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Where did I say it only applied to Christians?  I posted my own criticism of Ranting Atheist elsewhere, and he or she took it pretty constructively.[/quote]

Uh huh. Because you lobbed a real softball the one time you criticized Ranting Atheist. Whereas in the last page or two you've called other Christians hypocrites, un-Christian, and more. And that's just the last 2 pages on this thread, we haven't begun to talk about the other threads you posted on.[/quote]

The tone was consistent with the tone in my original post here.  And frankly I do not feel a personal obligation to provide equal time to each and every poster, nor do you.  I am concerned about the portrayal of Christianity on this site because I am a Christian.  but if you feel so strongly that each of us must post equal commentary on both sides of this debate, please demonstrate it by your actions.  I might learn something from your example.
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I do appreciate the example you set by being nicer to atheists than I am. There are some good things to say about this. I think there is actually room for some discussion on this, however. As I intended with the quote from Luke 17, I don't believe being a Christian means being a total doormat. Challenging people on their behavior can, IMO at least, be much more productive than acting holier-than-thou (because that's off-putting) or simply letting yourself be a doormat.  Why not challenge people in order to get them to engage in self-reflection (assuming they're capable of that)?

Obviously being a hostile Christian is not a good thing, ever. But here's another interesting point for discussion: I truly believe that I haven't said anything meaner to atheist posters than you said to me, when you called me a hypocrite and so, so much more.

Which leads to a third point, which is how I am disappointed with the example you set towards your neighbors, i.e. the rest of us poor schlubs. [/quote]

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