To: TrogdortheBurninator
Troggie, please also accept that I respect and accept many of the "truths" of Christianity as my own truths. There are some tenats of the religion that I do not accept, but I do not want to have that discussion as it is an endless and fruitless endeavor for both of us. My lack of faith or belief in a religion in now way is a commentary on the religion. One of the primary tenats of Christianity that I feel is paramount to holding respect and fellowship for another human beings is the one of witholding judgement towards others until experience or action proves them out. If my actions or words are offensive to you I appologize they are not meant to be.
71 posted on
10/25/2006 9:23:02 PM PDT by
phoenix0468
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To: phoenix0468
I do not take offense. And I mean none in return. For me the dangers of your argument encases more than just belief or disbelief in Christianity. Relativism is a slippery slope which is bringing down western civilization in a 'politically correct' manner. Especially in the world of today, where we fight such culture wars.
To better illustrate my point, I would reference you to a speech given by Marcello Pera, the atheist speaker of the Italian House. Entitled, 'Relativism, Christianity, and the West', it delves into the greater problems caused by the belief in multiple 'truths'.
I would recommend it, just to illuminate a few of the problems that our culture is facing in this day, and perhaps convince you of the, though well intended, real danger in your stance.
Pax,
Troggie
77 posted on
10/25/2006 10:26:18 PM PDT by
TrogdortheBurninator
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