In a message dated 9/29/00 8:36:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mcars@vt.edu
writes:
<< Of course this begs a question of me. As someone who doesn't autocross as
often as he would like because I do feel it is important to go to church (I
wish more events were on Saturdays), I have to wonder why people's
Christian beliefs are considered offensive and people just assume that
non-Christian beliefs are "inoffensive?" I am not saying I am offended by
it but I have to wonder why others are offended by my beliefs. For
instance, I don't agree with using the Lord's name in vain. I don't do
it. To me it's something that I don't believe is right and I don't
particularly like to hear. But I don't go around telling people it offends
me and they should quit doing it. I understand that not everyone believes
in Jesus. I would agree that a moment of silence to honor everyone's
beliefs would be appropriate. I just find it extremely hard to believe
that using the name of Jesus in a prayer would be considered more offensive
to non-Christians than non-Christians using the name of Jesus in their
curses is to Christians. No one here seems to be advocating an end to
that. I just don't see any forcing everywhere. Just as I choose not to
participate when others around me are invoking Jesus' name in vain, those
around me can choose not to participate when I invoke it in a prayer.
Flame me if you want, I won't reply, that's what I believe and it's not
going to change.
-Matt >>
Nail on the head, my man!!!!!
Mike B. 99cm TLS#1
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