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Date Posted: Mon, 03/24/03 5:58pm
Author: Bella
Subject: Re: Christianity and War .....
In reply to: sunny 's message, "Christianity and War ....." on Sun, 03/23/03 8:08pm

>Anyway, this quote turned up on a sannyasin list
>yesterday, and since we've often often discussed those
>"patriarchial desert cults" before, I thought some
>here might be interested in this explanation for why
>Christianity turns out to be such a bloody and
>oppressive religion .... I'd really enjoy hearing your
>comments on this :o)
>
>peace,
>sunny

I'm not sure Christianity started off that way, but certainly nations that have embraced it and used it as "bloody and oppressive". I think one of the primary problems with those committed to what they see as Christian ethics is their often held belief that they have a right to inflict those on others, that it is the chosen or "right" religion. I honestly think that for all the good Christianity has done, twice as much bad as also been done by those purporting to be acting within the Christian faith.
>
I have a problem with Christian teachings as I simply don't believe them. Undoubtedly though,it works for some who seem never to falter in their belief.

Christian religion has really been responsible for much oppression over centuries, I don't think there is much doubt about that.

Bella
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Re: Christianity and War ..... -- OlHump (Aka OlUgly), Tue, 03/25/03 6:36pm

Re: Christianity and War ..... -- sunny, Wed, 03/26/03 11:10pm

Re: Christianity and War ..... -- OlHump (Aka OlUgly), Thu, 03/27/03 7:33pm