And how many examples of non-Christian oppression does history record LOL? We can go back and forth on the historical accuracy and inaccuracy surrounding the actions of Christians and non-Christians alike, but the fact remains that neither I nor the vast majority of today's church supports the misguided actions of prior generations of Christians. Nor do I support the tyranny of non-Christian entities throughout history that have destroyed the lives of countless numbers. You've suggested that today's society is one of civility in which the advancement of one's agenda is accomplished through far less brutal tactics (ex: political channels). Certainly we have pockets/sects/cults of misguided individuals today, but those bad apples don't speak for the majority. Tell me this ND, which church group....which Christian sect is trying to forceably change your life? The fact is none of them are forcing change in your life. I'd wager that the only genuine contact with Christians you come across in you day to day occurs while flipping through cable channels and even then it last for seconds unless you choose to watch. You're just lashing out anonymously behind a computer screen because as you said you now can without any fear of reprisal....not very civil behavior (it's actually leans towards cowardice). Now, let's be very clear, you wouldn't say one hostile word to me face to face...and that isn't some pompous tough guy line either.....you just wouldn't. Conversation would be polite regardless of disagreement. You wouldn't spew venom.....only with the security of net does your true self come out. If I met you in person I would openly share my beliefs, but I wouldn't beat your over the head with a bible. I wouldn't tell you what bad person you are or judge your life....I'd share with you the love of God and how it's changed my life. You could then accept or deny it, but you wouldn't feel a need to attack. If you have a legitimate gripe with a Christian or group of Christians that directly impacted your life share that with me, privately if you prefer.
Tell me this ND, which church group....which Christian sect is trying to forceably change your life? The fact is none of them are forcing change in your life. I'd wager that the only genuine contact with Christians you come across in you day to day occurs while flipping through cable channels and even then it last for seconds unless you choose to watch.
Again I said they're not using force anymore , just policy. please pay attention. and it's not so much my life personally , it's the lives of everyone that doesn't buy into the Jesus myth. Again how are Christians trying to affect the lives of others? Abortion , Gay Marriage , teaching pseudoscience in schools , mandatory prayer in school , trying to censor movies , television , and the internet , I mean I can seriously go on and on with the ways Christians are trying to control what non-Christians do , that's the main problem I have with them , they're like vegetarians they just can't be happy with choice it must now be the choice of everyone else
And wrong again about the contact with Christians , I was baptized a ' born-again ' Christian , I come from a large family and they are all ' believers '. I've been to church many , many times , I still have the drawings I made in Sunday school of Isaac & Abraham , I've had many debates with my family about religion , you couldn't be any more wrong
Now, let's be very clear, you wouldn't say one hostile word to me face to face...and that isn't some pompous tough guy line either.....you just wouldn't. Conversation would be polite regardless of disagreement. You wouldn't spew venom.....only with the security of net does your true self come out. If I met you in person I would openly share my beliefs, but I wouldn't beat your over the head with a bible. I wouldn't tell you what bad person you are or judge your life....I'd share with you the love of God and how it's changed my life.
I treat people with respect and if we met I would treat you the way I would want to be treated but make no mistake I don't have a problem telling people that their beliefs are silly. I look forward to Christians knocking on my door. We have a guy at work a real enthusiastic believer in God , we chat from time-to-time about religion and he knows my position and I know his and that's where it ends , it doesn't stop me from being polite or cordial , I say good morning everyday to him and he returns the same.
My main gripe with Christians is they just can't be happy with their decision , it now has to be everyone pushed on everyone else , be happy with your God , leave the rest of us alone.
