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Originally Posted by Playfair
I think at some point it should be pointed out that there is a difference between "religion" and A person who may not be acting on what is best or taught, regardless of faith, teaching, or upbringing. Each individual is responsible for their own actions.
I am a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ, Yeshua. That may not be popular but that is who I am. In my opinion the actions of this man are not right and don't represent what I believe at all. These kinds of things have happened for centuries by people who claim to follow and know God, but who, by their actions, do not represent Him.
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If someone wants to believe whatever they choose to believe, well that's up to them. I don't take issue with that. I may conclude what they chose to believe is silly, or wrong, but my conclusion has no affect on either of our lives.
The problem is when it affects society, and when children don't get to make up their own mind because they have been conditioned as to what the "truth" is. When we accept that children will go to church or school, or bible camp, and be abused, and then leave it to the church to do their own investigation, where they then protect the offenders.