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[quote=Anonymous]To me saying you are a good person doesn't make you morally a good person, Christian or atheist.

Christianity isn't based on being good people - it actually acknowledges that all people are sinners. Unless Christians believe in the Bible they don't have a moral framework anymore than an atheist. many Christians moral frameworks are just as self-developed as an atheist.

If one believes the Bible then there is a moral framework detailing what character and behavior is expected of someone who calls themselves a Christian. It still doesn't mean that inherently they are good people as the definition of Christian is salvation that is available to anyone through grace and faith - not through being a good person. One would assume that if someone truly is a Christian then they would have the spirit of Christ in them and therefore the character and behavior of a Christian. None of that changes their humanity, free will or ability to make bad decisions/act poorly.

I think people inherently trust Christians more (or people of any faith) because there is a greater chance that they are following a moral framework that isn't self-serving.

Just my guess.

Why though people think a rapist is somehow morally superior..my only guess would be that they figure a rapists follows societal codes in other areas in order to hide the fact he is a rapist? Not sure

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