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Re: The Brick Testament: A Family Stoned and a City Massacred
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Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:59:43 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal wrote:
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> But to people who embrace the OT as a part of their religion, it isn't a
> joking matter. They base their lives around it, and don't usually appreciate
> it when people mock them for it. It isn't very respectful or civil behavior
> towards them.
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> [JOHN]
Kinda like the cartoon that 'Fundie' Christians love to trot out in their
newsletters--guy at funeral--'Poor old athiest Joe, all dressed up with nowhere
to go'
Beyond that, when people take their own belief system so seriously, to the
detriment of other people's ideas about what's right and wrong (Robertson,
Limbaugh, etc.), then I'm sorry--they're the ones responsible for the 'poking
fun at'. As soon as Christians start understanding that not everyone has to
march to the same drummer, and start accepting others, who in no way interfere
in other people's lifestyles, for who they are.
I'm sorry but I'm a big believer in some sort of 'prime directive' where other
people's lifestyle choices are concerned--what doesn't impact on me doesn't
concern me.
Moreover, Christians who like to 'talk down' to non-Christians, like 'those that
don't believe that JC is the path to salvation are going to hell' is the epitome
of arrogant presumption. John 3:16 is fine for the Christian, not so much for
the Buddhist or even the orthodox Jew.
Anyway, not sure if any of this made any sense, but my Christianity is akin to
the anabaptists (iirc)--the house on the hill--set the example with all aspects
of your life and with everything you do, but don't try to drag others 'kicking
and screaming' into your fold. If people like what they see, they'll see your
foundation. If they don't like it, life goes on.
Dave K
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