[Last Dakotan]

Do you call yourself a Christian?

Better yet, a Catholic. I understand what Jesus said and practice it in my private life. I think our disagreement may be over the degree of govenrment involvement. Charity is not charity unless it is voluntary.

I am also highly sensitive to non-Christians using the bible to attack the motivations of Christians.

[k2blader]

Couldn't help noticing and am just curious...

You think it's more important to call yourself "Catholic" than "Christian"?

[MineralMan]

"Better yet, a Catholic. I understand what Jesus said and practice it in my private life. I think our disagreement may be over the degree of govenrment involvement. Charity is not charity unless it is voluntary.

I am also highly sensitive to non-Christians using the bible to attack the motivations of Christians."

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Are you reading what I've written? I'm not advocating that the government do this stuff. I'm advocating that you and I do it for the old people around us. Apparently, we're not doing that very well.

As for the Bible, I assume that Christians follow it. I know the Bible very well myself, and often quote from it, since it is widely recognized as the foundation for our society. One needn't be a Christian to understand the wisdom of Jesus' teachings regarding society.

[tiamat]

Last Dakotan wrote:



I am also highly sensitive to non-Christians using the bible to attack the motivations of Christians.

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And why might that be? It's your field.

You should be confident.