Posted by RH on August 26, 2004, at 23:14:07
In reply to Re: the description of the board » rayww, posted by Dena on August 23, 2004, at 8:46:50
Dena:
It is simply not true that Christians are persecuted in countries tht do not have a Christian basis. There are only a few countries where they are persecuted, and the reasons are somewhat different in each and are sometimes political.
Jesus never promised his followers a rose garden here on earth.
That part of your mind that produces the thought to make religio/political statements is the part that needs examining. For instance, if Jesus was posting here, I don't think he would raise political issues, because he clearly said, "Give unto Rome what is Rome's, give unto God what is God's".
So why do you feel the need to grouse, here of all places? What is at the root of THAT?
However, that said, I also chide those who would be offended at your remarks, becuase they are not really all that offensive.
Believing in a God or path of enlightenment is a "belief", thus it's understanding can't be helped by logic, nor can it be assailed by logic.
If I had a religion, which I don't, I would invite all to attack me with every word they had in their flimsy arsenals, because I would simply smile contentedly and say to myself, "I know I am right!". And in ignoring the slings and arrows of others, I would wonder then why they are firing on someone who does not care if they fire or not. Then, they would seem most ridiculous!
People of Faith - carry on!
RH
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