Sunday, 07 June 2009
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Just the Facts
There are some basic facts about the disbeliefs of non-Christians that some people apparently think should never be uttered. Here are some potentially offensive heretical statements I can make about Christianity:
- Jesus wasn’t born of a virgin. We’ve already been over this.
- Jesus was not resurrected after being crucified. Sorry, you’ll have to be forgiven some other way.
- The Old Testament is – uh let’s pick a word – hogwash.
- Paul/Saul was not an apostle, but a political opportunist plagued by the guilt of the many murders he participated in. His power-play for control of the church is clearly documented
- The books of Acts through Revelations are – mmm let’s pick other words – flimsy remnants of Paul’s attempt to coopt the true message of Jesus.
- The concept of the Holy Trinity is without merit. Why this fantasy made its way into every church doctrinal statement is beyond me.
Controversial statements? Not really. Some people prefer to lean on the overwhelming evidence accumulated in the sciences to support their arguments. I just stick a little closer to home. Either way, these points are exactly what's meant when someone says, "I don't believe."
No disrespect intended.
If you think that one of these statements is so offensive that I should be punished in this life, write your comment here.If you are offended enough to insult my mother or children, please write that comment here.
If you think these statements stink so bad I should just shut the hell up and go away, write that comment here.
If you are offended, can you justify to me your right to be? Feel free to use whatever source material you have handy.
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Comments (11)
i am respectful
I'm not offended.
wow. only three people out of six billion commented! and it turns out they weren't even offended. perhaps the world really IS brimming with love and tolerance.
@complicatedlight - Blast! I was afraid that was going to happen. I'm really behind the curve. My next post will probably be about how great it is that we've all finally moved past our differences. Or about poo.
i believe the two topics, while seemingly disparate, are one and the same. perhaps you can demonstrate.
I don't get offended over religion, and share most of your views. Great post!
I'm not offended. I think you make some good points.
By the way, I'm here from the blog of another Xangan: http://anamcharaconcepts.xanga.com/704052922/love-em-or-hate-em--the-strong-minded-xangans/. I look forward to reading more of your entries.
There is very little that actually offends me. Someone elses truly held religious beliefs or lack of them are one of the things that could never offend me.
@embrown88 - @AnamcharaConcepts - @complicatedlight - @lonelywanderer2 - @Jedi_Master_713 - @echois23 -
I am very pleased that you all stopped in to read. Thanks!
I am not a very religious person. Wait a minute... actually I am not sure that I have any religion, but I know for sure that I am a very nice person, and I also believe in God.
@RestlessButterfly - There's an immense chasm between religious observance and spiritual practice – they're almost like polar opposites. Thanks for stopping in.