Dulfite said:
JWeinCom said:
In the context, I felt that you were implying that Nazi Germany was an atheist state. If you weren't, then my bad. As whether or not he was or was not a Christian in whatever sense you believe the word to mean isn't important. What is, is whether or not Christianity was an influence, which I don't think we need to get into unless you'd like to. And... I think you could make a pretty strong biblical case for torturing and killing Jews. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the point that those who do not believe in Jesus (for instance the Jews) deserve eternal torture? The bible is filled with the murder of non-believers in yahweh and jesus. Do you believe the whole bible to be true, or just the nice turn the other cheek parts?
Anyway, this is the no true scotsman fallacy. If whenever anybody takes actions based on their religion that you disapprove of, you brush it off by saying they're not true adherents of religion, then religion will come out looking squeaky clean. However, when we consider, particularly in regards to Islam and Christianity, the frequency with which these religions are explicitly appealed to when attrocities are commited, then we should examine the religions closely to see if they are harmful, and if they are worth keeping around in the absence of any evidence.
Edit: As a fair warning, I enjoy debating this issue and am absolutely trying to bait you :). If you don't enjoy defending or debating your faith, then don't feel obligated to engage me.
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I don't debate my faith, but I do try to clear up misconceptions that people have due to a multitude of things. If people are just trolling, then their is no missional point to talking to them as they won't believe you regardless and will just try to bring out the worst in you...
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"And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town." -Matthew 10:14
