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To: sevenbak
How have I exhibited intolerance towards Mormons? Having a difference of opinion on matters of religion is hardly intolerance. I'm very happy to live with mormons, to work with them, and to even support one for president. This is intolerance? I don't approve of your theology, and think it is highly erroneous, but tolerance of a creed does not imply its approval. And of course, in this great free country of ours, you don't need anyone's approval to worship as you like.

You're being a little fast and loose with the word "bigot." I humbly suggest you take a little more care when using it. The fact of the matter is, most of your political allies are not going to think highly of your theology. Most, however, aren't going to hold it against you and will be perfectly willing to work with you for a common cause. Labeling them as "bigots" isn't going to help that cause.

I have similar issues with conservative protestants, many of whom have an extremely low opinion of Catholicism, some going so far as to believe I worship the anti-Christ. Very few of them, however, hold that against me and are more than willing to support Catholics who share their political objectives.

73 posted on 03/01/2007 8:34:32 AM PST by curiosity
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To: curiosity

While I appreciate you defining a "cult" for the less informed, defining one's worship of Jesus Christ as opposed to your specific brand and other's whom you deem worthy to be called Christians is very much indeed intolerant.

You bring up calling a spade a spade when it comes to your interpertation of what a Christian is. Yes a spade is a spade, and a bigot is a bigot.


74 posted on 03/01/2007 8:56:50 AM PST by sevenbak
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