23 Jul 07
Originally posted by scottishinnzThis is where it gets complicated. At least for me.
Are you trying to say that the Christian religion has never had people killed? What about the crusades?
I knew about Lavey before you were born. My comment was directed specifically to the quote.
And as far as the crusades are concerned, I am not qualified to address that issue. But I will say this, those who use God as a reason to kill are wrong. It gives me pause to think about how those that promoted and financed the crusades will fare before a just God.
I think you are on shaky ground if you are going to try to prove that christians are killers. Christians are being killed.
23 Jul 07
Originally posted by amannionNo If your a christian you don't experience the same peace, love, and other things like that.
My view is that we all share pretty similar experiences. What is different is what we label these.
When I experience the wonder of nature and the sense of love for my fellow humans I call it an internal experience. Some others experience pretty much the same thing but label it differently.
So for me, God is a label. I choose not to use this label but I have the same sort of experiences as others who do.
23 Jul 07
Originally posted by josephwAmen
This is where it gets complicated. At least for me.
I knew about Lavey before you were born. My comment was directed specifically to the quote.
And as far as the crusades are concerned, I am not qualified to address that issue. But I will say this, those who use God as a reason to kill are wrong. It gives me pause to think about how those that promoted a ...[text shortened]... round if you are going to try to prove that christians are killers. Christians are being killed.