[quote=madame_zora,Oct 5 2005, 02:14 PM]
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Originally Posted by madame_zora,Oct 5 2005, 01:59 AM
And what religion would that be, Zorag? Maybe you could find the post where I claimed to be religious or Christian? Just a thought. | Zora
Point 1), the word "protect" wasn't the perfect choice, but I thought my meaning would be clear. Since it was not, I meant it like this, the word "sacrilegous" is there, carrying a negative connotation to add condemnation to a perceived wrong. "Homophobe" is thrown around in much the same manner. I wasn't taking issue with actual instances of theft of sacred goods or thier desecration, nor actual instances of prejudice or violence against gays- only that the words were pulled out too easily to add volume to the claim.
Point 2) nomatter how many times I say it, you keep ignoring it. NO ONE IS GOING TO BE TOLERANT WHILE THE INTOLERANT SPEAK THEIR PIECE!!!!!!!!!
Get it yet? Well, don't worry, if you forget or ignore it some more, I'll be glad to remind you.
There is a dangerous and ugly breed of religion and government blending together in a way that putrefies both. If someone belongs to the neocon movement, they need not expect tolerance while they continue producing and passing legislation against the rights of anyone who does not agree with their one narrow view.
As for Christianity, I have a great deal of respect for Christians. Until recently, the separation between belief and law allowed me to hold harmless those whose beliefs were different than mine. That is no longer the case. Now, we're in a situation where it's "us" against "them" and like it or not, it's the Christians in government that have forced this situation.
Point 3) The words "the good book" generally refer to the Bible, I thought everyone knew that. My post started out "Note to Christians", so therefore I was not directing it to you. I don't know or care about your religious affiliation. |
Freddie
Good comments, Jana. I would clarify one point, "the Christians in Government that have forced this situation" only involves a small segment of Christianity when you look at Christianity as a world wide religion. Sadly some of these "Christians" are definitely opportunists and I suspect some to be frauds. To be sure their viewpoints are 100 percent opposite of many Christians in America today.
Church membership does not a Christian make.
Jesus never mentioned church membership as a criteria to be a Christian.
BTW, I kind of like this new person Zorag. Perhaps we can hear more from Zorag in the months to come. Wonder if she can outdo Zora? I hope so. Looking forward to hearing from her some more. Of course Jana is my personal favorite. She is more Christian than many who have expressed ardent support of Christianity.
Still Freddie can just imagine some of the posts that Zorag could post in the future. Bet she can really lay it on. :evilgrin: