[Lanny_MacDonald]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

I'm not sure I can take your word for that. Where are you getting your information?

My brother is born again and is extremely active in the church. I also have a sister who works for one of the diocese in Alberta and a first cousin who is a deacon in the RC church (he had two audiences with Pope JP II). I also have 11 years of religious education under my belt which was more than helpful in acing world religions and theology classes in university. That's where I get my information.

Originally Posted by Calgaryborn

Lanny MacDonald and Daradon you two are the most ignorant people in regards to religion. You pretend you have knowledge but all you both have is prejudice and hate. Like most narrow minded bigots you fear the unknown and that fear is manifest as hatred.

Yes, and you did so well defending your point and identifying where we are wrong. How about something to back yourself up?

The concept of religious freedom first had its roots in the colony of Rhode Island. They were the first place in the modern world to protect their citizens right to believe and practice what their conscience dictated. Freedom of religion is so intertwined with freedom of speech that one could not exist without the other. The colony of Rhode Island was Englands only baptist colony. When the colonies chose to break away from England the Rhode Island model was the only one which could unite 13 colonies(with different State churches) into one entity. Over time much of the Christian world adopted both freedom of religion and freedom of speech. My point of this history lesson was that these concepts{freedom of religion/speech) were first practiced by these scary fundamentalist christians who believed that Christ would return and establish his kingdom.

And what does this point support? That Christian fundamentalists are scary? Thank you!

That particular belief doesn't compel them to make war or censure other religions. Speaking out against atheism, Islam or any other false religion should be tolerated within our society. One should be free to do so without fear of harm. Speaking out against Christianity should be allowed within our society and is. It's just a pity you atheist can't do it with more intelligence.

Uh huh. Pat Robertson is such a great spokesmen for your "tolerant" religion. Gotta love it when a religion's leaders are complete chaletons and scumbags like Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker and his whore Tammy Faye, Oral Roberts, Peter Popoff, Robert Tilton, Benny Hinn, and Jim Whittington.

A belief that Christ will soon return has not historically been the cause of war. Why try to paint it as the cause of everything evil today.

Better talk with Dumbya about that, Sparky. Seems he has no fear of bring about the Rapture.

Also, to suggest that fundamental Christians are blind to immorality within the republican party is unfounded. They tend to vote for people who appear to best represent their viewpoint just like the atheists. The reason why so few vote Democrat is because the party seems to minimalize fundamental Christians. Like you two they are arrogant enough to assume that any viewpoint that doesn't align with theirs is based on ignorance.

Uh huh. And who is circling the wagons to support this Cho-Mo and the Republican party? You're Born Again *******s, that's who. Say, care to comment on the following:

84% Christian Coalition support for Foley

http://ontheissues.org/FL/Mark_Foley.htm
http://www.issues2000.org/FL/Mark_Fo...+_Children.htm

Continued Republican support from the Christian media in the wake of the Foley scandal

http://news.christiansunite.com/Reli...shtml?from=rss
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/973281157.html

Republican biased and Christian based Washington Times saw one of their directors hammered for soliciting a 13 year old.

http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0906/364718.html

Republican Christian Coalition leader busted for sexual assault on minors.

http://www.armchairsubversive.com/Lou_Beres.htm

Republican judge busted for fondling a 10 year old!

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...52C0A9629C8B63

Republican leader busted for having sex with a five year old boy!

http://www.armchairsubversive.com/Bobby_Stumbo.htm

Face it pal, you're so in over your head it isn't even funny. You continue to flog that garbage you like to call a religion like it is a shield against anything. You liike to call people arrogant and hateful, yet you don't bother to read what you write. Your posts speak of more hate and arrogance than any on the board. Keep up the good work, you're crucify yourself with each post.