Brad wrote: > > Besides, Christianity is hardly unique in its ravages. Even the
supposedly > "contemplative" Eastern religions have a disturbing track record of
what we > term "cruel" or "evil" periods and acts throughout history. >
I have discovered that you cannot critisize a philosophy or ideology
because of a track record of violence. Unless the particular philosophy
directly advocates violence. Anything can be misused.
Misinterpretation, individual outlook, and social/political/economic
conditions can all contribute to this misuse. A rope can pull a
drowning swimmer from raging waters, but that same rope can lynch
someone unjustly.
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John Aten
jwa@inx.net
A stopped clock is exactly right every twelve hours