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Originally Posted by WikidPissah
religion can have a lot of hate in it. I was at the gay pride parade last year and this large christian church was there with big "God hates you" signs and they were spitting (yes spitting) at the parade members. I was appalled. I am very quiet and never make a scene, but this was pure hatred and I couldn't take it. So I went up to a woman holding a sign and ripped her a new one. I was screaming "do you really think Jesus would do that if he was here and now?" Didn't do much good, I was outnumbered. But how can anyone claim to be christian (I think it means christ like) and spew hatred?
Sorry for the vent...I just really hate intolerance. I think I will march in the parade this summer and carry a big sign that says "God hates (name of that church)".
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I hate it too. I wonder sometimes why I even got involved in that FB debate, but I've determined that I wanted to state what I believe, even though some former "fundie" friends were in this argument. For the first time in my life, I stood up for what I believe in.
Jesus was all about loving each other. When the prescription is love, hate is contraindicated! Spitting at others? I'm glad that the parade marchers were tolerant enough not to spit back, but it would have been evilly funny if they did to see the reactions of the protesters (who probably assume all the marchers have AIDS).
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Originally Posted by elliemay
What a great session. I'm glad you went back and spoke to her.
Just a slight aside, I will never understand Christians that hold signs etc... that say "God hates you because of xxxxx". If they truly think that those persons are lost in sin (whatever!) then their sign should read "God wants you to come to church, please come". Those "christians" practice the worst kind of hypocrisy. God denies no one grace.
I believe that God forgives and welcomes all sinners (not that homosexuality is one, just to be clear), all I'm saying is that the church should too.
I think I will make a sign at the next march here in my area that says "repent Christians!".
What a waste.
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They do a disservice to the Christian faith.
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Originally Posted by eastcoaster
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This kid's my hero!
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Originally Posted by WePow
You did GREAT with going back in there. That is so awesome. It was a thoughtful action and done with consideration. Very human and natural. And I am also glad you are able to do such good work and healing.
I was also raised in a KJV only hard-core "fundi" church. It almost caused me to SU when I was a teen because of what they said about certain things. I had to break away to find my own sanity and path. That was when I saw clearly certain things about those who try to force their views on others. I pity them. All that just to say I understand what you are saying with that.
Again, great job in your therapy!!!
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I went to parochial school, so I had the pleasure of being indoctrinated all day every day.
Thanks, WePow.