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bimmylee said:
This simply isn't true. Christian "ideology" has always been the same, it has never changed. Jesus was perfectly clear when he instructed people on how to live, and his advice and wisdom is just as applicable now as it was then. His teachings haven't needed to "mature", they were perfect the first time. The only thing that has changed is the groups of people that have come into power from time to time and have utterly perverted and bastardized Christian ideals. Was the Inquisition terrible? Absolutely. Is the Lord's Resistance Army committing horrific atrocities in Africa? Undoubtedly. But does the resulting body count from such things make Christian ideology any less legitimate? No. Looking at the actual Christian teachings, such as "thou shalt not kill", anyone can see that the groups committing these gross acts in the name of Christianity are not actually following Christian teachings. The fact that some people choose to do things that blacken the name of Christianity does not make Christian ideals any less useful or relevant. All it proves is that humans are pre-disposed to violence no matter what. |
I am well aware what the teachings of Christianity are. That however does not mean that all the listed atrocities were not excused by Christianity. Did you know that Islam actually says that they should never throw the first stone and that God does not love aggressors?
Just like in Christianity, you can interprent different teachings in different ways. So really, Christians acting all high and mighty is utterly the epitomy of conceitedness.
ManusJustus said:
That pisses me off. I'm an American atheist and I put up with all kinds of bullshit from religious people, but it scares me that major public figures and corporations are afraid to even say the word Mohammed because of retaliation by a bunch of idiots. I may sound like a Southern Hick, but if you don't like America and our freedom of speech, go back to Saudi Arabia where your king can behead you for showing your ankles in public. |
completely agree,some people really need to learn to accept free speech...
"They will know heghan belongs to the helghast"
"England expects that everyman will do his duty"
"we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender"
NKAJ said:
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imran_nxt said: people have a right to choose a religion, or say anything or do anything but not offend anyone. |
Are you serious? I absolutely have the right to offend anyone I want.
Never argue with idiots
They bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience
NKAJ said:
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this is why we cant do anything about the death treat because its considered free speech and not a death threat until there is proof that there going to act on it. the only reason i think its a death treat is because the website posited there address and pictures of what they look like, it seems odd when they post personal information about the guy that they just said would end up dead, seems to be a little to much
ManusJustus said:
That pisses me off. I'm an American atheist and I put up with all kinds of bullshit from religious people, but it scares me that major public figures and corporations are afraid to even say the word Mohammed because of retaliation by a bunch of idiots. I may sound like a Southern Hick, but if you don't like America and our freedom of speech, go back to Saudi Arabia where your king can behead you for showing your ankles in public. |
Haha true that and being an atheist as well I put up with the bullshit too from the religious people. But this is America god damnit... someone needs to show some ballz and not let tyrannical religious groups take away freedom for others... ironically its American freedom that allows that bullshit to come out. I don't think we should kick them out of the country, but we need to make sure everyone has their freedom of speech and start watching out for others who threaten their freedom... such as death threats.
mirgro said:
I am well aware what the teachings of Christianity are. That however does not mean that all the listed atrocities were not excused by Christianity. Did you know that Islam actually says that they should never throw the first stone and that God does not love aggressors? Just like in Christianity, you can interprent different teachings in different ways. So really, Christians acting all high and mighty is utterly the epitomy of conceitedness. |
Oh, I absolutely agree. Christians should be the very last ones to assume a moral high ground. Though I call myself a Christian, I consider myself no better than the lowest criminal. Nobody is better than anyone else.
As for the listed atrocities, it is the people who committed them who are not excused for doing what they did, regardless of what they claim their faith is. However, their crimes don't directly discredit Christian teachings. That is my main point. Yes, it makes Christianity look very bad, but the ideology is still solid.
And as far as differing interpretations, that's not as much of a problem as you might think. When Jesus says to "love your enemies", he means exactly that. When Jesus says "you cannot serve both God and Money", he means exactly that. No differing interpretations. Just plain speech.
bimmylee said:
Oh, I absolutely agree. Christians should be the very last ones to assume a moral high ground. Though I call myself a Christian, I consider myself no better than the lowest criminal. Nobody is better than anyone else. As for the listed atrocities, it is the people who committed them who are not excused for doing what they did, regardless of what they claim their faith is. However, their crimes don't directly discredit Christian teachings. That is my main point. Yes, it makes Christianity look very bad, but the ideology is still solid. And as far as differing interpretations, that's not as much of a problem as you might think. When Jesus says to "love your enemies", he means exactly that. When Jesus says "you cannot serve both God and Money", he means exactly that. No differing interpretations. Just plain speech. |
Maybe you don't understand how ideaologies work. Ideaologies are what people make them out to be. If the people following it go and kill millions, then the ideaology is bad. By your logic, communism is the greatest thing in the world, and capitalism is utterly the devil. People's doings have proven otherwise. Same goes for religion.