The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by markolas

Blind, immovable, reactionary adherence to scriptures written thousands of years ago is not spirituality or religion; it's bigotry - or probably more accurately, an excuse for bigotry.

I think to follow a faith wholeheartedly means you have to be immovable in some instances. The choice you make with your faith as a Christian means you can't believe in Christ's life and death, but not believe in his resurrection. (Well I don't know maybe you can believe that - but I don't think it would be a testimony of faith).

I also think your definition of bigotry is a tad skewed. It's perfectly okay to be blind and immovable in your faith... as long as you aren't violent, verbally hostile, or hurtful in any way to those who believe differently than yourself. That's bigotry. There's a sea of difference between your typical Christian and someone like Fred Phelps, who definitely uses his faith as such.