For those who have been insulted or condemned by "Christians..."
Silversnake
2012/03/04 20:49:18
...Know that the Bible itself does not advocate vicious persecution.
Luke 18: 10-14
10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’
13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 18: 10-14
10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’
13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Top Opinion
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Radical Ed 2012/03/04 22:15:28
+4I think you need to consider that even without the bible, the harassment, insults and condemnations on both sides should not happen. If it requires a book rather than ones own personal morality and ethical understanding then something is clearly wrong. many people understand what is socially acceptable and are perfectly fine with it, others will act as they do on sodahead (on every side of the argument). It is just best to ignore those who act in such a way and consider them nothing but trolls.
I don't think people should be so quick to condemn.
http://skepticsannotatedbible...
i have a greater understanding than you could ever imagine...
there is no god, that was a man made control medium as is the biblical texts you refer to...
Don't let him get to you. His link? Luke 18:10-14 read just as you posted. I fail to see just what his point was.
You're welcome to your opinion, but please leave me to mine and my faith.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
At least be comforted knowing that you're in a better state than they are.