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Because of my upbringing I have been involved with various Christian groups. They haven't all shared my parents' liberal viewpoint (they are people 1st, Christian 2nd, Catholic 3rd) but my experience has always been positive.
Many evangelical Christians genuinely believe you will burn in hell for all eternity if they do not save you. Would you try to rescue someone from a burning building no matter how much it hurt them? Imagine that burning continuing until the end of time & you will see where they get their zeal.
It also doesn't do their balance sheet with Jesus any harm.
We don't really have a vocal fundamentalist movement in this country, so I can't give an opinion on what its like to come up against them. I have dealt with the Gospel of St Matthew kind ("If a stranger asks you for your coat, give him your shirt as well"). They are out there - don't tar them all with the same brush.
Last edited by Sundae; 11-03-2005 at 12:21 PM.
Reason: coat/ shirt mixup
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