It’s amazing how reviled we are by so many people. I think the tide may be turning, though. This comes from the blog of an acquaintance of mine in the town where I live. She’s Christian, and is rather liberal, and very accepting of my own lack of faith.
Why is that non-Christian more compassionate than a whole slew of Christians I’ve encountered? What does it mean to identify with a label that evil people somehow twist to justify heinous acts?
The moderate Christians that I encounter seem to realize more and more of the vileness of others calling themselves Christian, and they’re not happy about it. Our acceptance is growing, but we still have a very long way to go.
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Dan Johnson
July 27, 2011 at 11:47 pm CDT (UTC -5) Link to this comment
It’s amazing how reviled we are by so many people. I think the tide may be turning, though. This comes from the blog of an acquaintance of mine in the town where I live. She’s Christian, and is rather liberal, and very accepting of my own lack of faith.
The moderate Christians that I encounter seem to realize more and more of the vileness of others calling themselves Christian, and they’re not happy about it. Our acceptance is growing, but we still have a very long way to go.
Greg Laden
July 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm CDT (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Yeah, but why does the film show all these pictures of commies and perverts!!!!111!!!
But seriously, thanks for posting that.
Troythulu
July 31, 2011 at 9:27 pm CDT (UTC -5) Link to this comment
There’s a lot of brilliant, distinguished people among us.
It’s all up hill from here, but I think we can make it.
Thanks, Jason.
Chris
August 3, 2011 at 4:50 pm CDT (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Excellent find! I’m glad that the UK isn’t quite so misguided (although there are plenty of them). Really pleased I came across your site – good work.
Jason Thibeault
August 3, 2011 at 11:22 pm CDT (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Heh, thanks, Chris. Glad to make your acquaintance too!