Reply #12: It's tough [View All]

[chookie]

I hope you perceive that under 99% of the comments is just absolute exasperation at how some authoritarian people have hijacked His name, to shield their own ignorance, bigotry and deviousness. I certainly share that feeling -- although my anger is specifically with authoritarianism, which transcends specific religions. Indeed, I believe it is authoritarianism which is now holding the world hostage -- it's not a "clash of civilizations" -- it is a clash of absolutist extremist bullies....

Sometimes the way it is expressed makes it sound like people are dissing Jesus Himself -- and that just isn't so. I truly hope you understand this.

That being said, for people on the other side, it is not a bad thing for them to be periodically reminded that truly their anger is with some of Christ's "followers", and that Jesus lived an exemplary life, and inspired many great souls to truly follow His teachings. Some of these good folk are here at DU! It DOES help when people speak up when they are offended, or point out when people are being unfairly offensive. I know I have learned from people straightening me out when I have been unfair....

I am presuming to speak for many different people here,but I think it is fair to say that most anger and ridicule you encounter here is directed at unsavory individuals or groups who profess to be Christians, not Jesus and His mission.