Polygamist Arrested

hereshoping
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:38:24 +0000

I appreciate the good-will. I would like to point out, though, to those of you who may not have considered this, because of your own agnostic/atheistic viewpoints (with which I have no quarrel, of course) that some of the arch commentary here concerning Christianity (including Catholicism), Islam, and other religions can come as a visceral kick in the gut to people who hold these beliefs as they innocently peruse these threads. I think it’s commendable that ldmom06 and ellemenope can partake in these discussions with such good humor (and I very much appreciated marite’s contribution), but I tend to shoot from the hip when something strikes me as wrong.

Of course religious fanaticism of any kind should not be condoned, and I agree with ucsducladad’s comments above, most definitely. But overall, I do think the world’s major religions have been a force for the good in the world. Of course I know others vehemently disagree with this.

I’ve read what I have thought were very insensitive comments (“Christian-bashing”) on other threads, one especially not long ago on which only fountainsiren spoke out against the bigotry, which she was brave enough to label as such. To me it’s a simple matter of respect. I felt the time had come for me to put my 2 cents in.

I think I will change my posting name (I hate to shop). :)