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Old 08-05-2008, 22:56   #24
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Re: Christians told to treat atheists and agnostics with "deep esteem"

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Originally Posted by Russ B View Post
There is no harm whatsoever in believing that our God is in the hearts of ALL men and women. Personally I don't undestand why those who do not (or cannot) share this belief take such offense at it. Islamics would have me believe Allah is god - I don't get offended. I believe them to be very wrong but patronising? I think that's just overdoing the 'persecuted atheist' bit.
Persecuted Agnostic...

Subtle difference

Perhaps you don't get offended because you are a believer & so understand their viewpoint?

I don't wish to have any faith tell me that I am being 'influenced' / 'controlled' by their God who is 'active in my life'...

If 'God being active in the hearts of ALL men & women' is a euphemism for all mankind being essentially good at heart then that is patently nonsense. There is a plethora of evil people in the world...
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