OFF:Jesus Saves

Ted Jackson jr. TOJACKSO at HAWK.SYR.EDU
Thu Jun 13 15:37:10 EDT 1996


>
> Alex says--
>
> > >I can't
> > >imagine why this stuff bothers Christians so much anyway.  If their
> > >faith is so weak that it can be shaken by some irreverence, then
> > >maybe they're barking up the wrong tree anyway.
> >
> > You don't get it. It's not a matter of faith being weak, but of respect. You
> > should respect other people's religious beliefs and songs which "bash" on
> > Christianity are not *respectful* and that's what bothers Christians.
>
> I don't think Christians are generally TOLERANT, never mind respectful, of
> the beliefs of others. They're far more interested in imposing their
> beliefs on others. As for bashing Christianity, in the U.S. we still
> have a Constitutionally protected right to free speech (despite the
> best efforts of fanatical Christians who "know" what's best for us). If
> you think a song (or book, or movie, or whatever) is offensive, don't
> listen to it, read it, or watch it. Show a little respect for those who
> DON'T think Christianity is the best thing since buttered toast.
>
> Guido
>
Finally, a voice of reason.  Couldn't have said it better myself.
theo



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