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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I work in a public school. Today, every teacher received, in a sealed envelope, a bible verse written to them personally with a "have a great year" and signed from a local church. I'm livid. It was in our mailboxes. The secretary must have agreed to let a parent do this. [/quote] I'm Muslim, not Christian and have no issues reading bible or listening to a Christian sermon if nothing interesting in on radio. However, I wouldn't like anyone leaving religious messages at my home or work, no matter it's my own religion or someone else's. I understand their good intent but boundaries must be respected.[/quote] Evangelicals have no boundaries. It’s inherent in their belief system. And it’s pervasive . And it’s poison. [/quote] How is it poison? Please elaborate.[/quote] I would need a whole book to elaborate...however if you are truly interested you can read Christopher Hitchens book God is Not Great...How Religion Poisons Everything. But for a taste, I can tell you that christian fundamentalists are a cult. You are either IN their group, or you are a target of their group. They cannot love unconditionally, they judge everyone that is not exactly like them, they are arrogant, self righteous, and I could go on. I have very very close first hand knowledge of the beliefs of these types of groups. Their ideology includes shunning (their own family members, leading to suicide in one person), they are patriarchal, they are misogynsits, they believe in "purity culture" which is incredibly damaging, they believe that jesus is coming back soon and live their lives accordingly, including not caring about the environment or living THIS life fully..... Again, I could write an entire book. But I won't. Suffice it to say that I have had to educate myself for the past two years about christian fundamentalism and what I have learned is not pretty. I would never again have a relationship with anyone with these extreme religious beliefs because poison is the only word that comes to mind to describe them. And the worst part....they CANNOT keep their views to themselves. My 15 year old has nightmares multiple times a week because of the lake of fire she was convinced existed and that she was going to be sent to (even a SPECIAL place in hell for her since she was "strong willed), because of someone I once trusted. Disgusting people with disgusting beliefs that they do anything they can to shove down everyone else's throats because of their arrogance and hubris. As you can tell, my family has been harmed (and what I've described here is nothing compared to other things that have happened to my children and family) and the more I've learned the more horrified I am at this religion in general and fundamentalism specifically. And yes, I understand there are many many christians that are nice and kind and wonderful people. But they could be good without the influence of religion, and their "moderate" religious beliefs give cover to the fundamentalists who want this to be a "christian nation". Rant over. But maybe someone here will think a little more about why we need to keep people from spreading THEIR beliefs. Leave people alone. [/quote]
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