by tiny harddrive » Tue Aug 19, 2003 6:23 pm
What I have always noticed, and hardly surprises me at all, is that; in general, those people who not only do not believe in God, but might even hate religion and Christianity altogether, are pretty much those who often have contact with people who are overly zealous and/or extreme in their views.
Now this is sad, and pretty much AM has already said this, but most of the people who fight each other on this subject are as close minded as the other side.
Now I wish those who are close minded Christians would realise that they are helping no-one with their bible thumping and name calling, and I might be so bold as to say that, in my opinion, these people do not truly uphold Christian values and ideals! When Christ was asked which of the 10 Commandements was the most important, he answered that, it was "love thy neighbour as thyself". And as you can see, calling someone a heathen, is not "loving thy neighbour", if you want to know what I think of this, then I tell you, I would never hate Rain because she doesn't believe in God, and I can understand her reasons for her anger. Of course, I do find it sad when someone doesn't believe, but that's up to them, their free will, and as far as I can, I still love them because they are my "neighbour", and that it what Jesus told us he wants us to do, and therefore, I try.
And going back to my original point; In my experience, no-one ever hated a good man. <p>"And the children of Corsica did scorn Julian, and wish pestilence upon his head." - The Book Of Julian
Upset by the dull selection of presents you received? Express your disappointment by crushing the gifts in front of your family." - Mr T/Cos the Hedgehog
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