Posted by kat on April 10, 2002 at 21:57:28:
In Reply to: Re: more on xian fundamentalism posted by john on April 09, 2002 at 11:43:58:
: : : Well, I didn't really have anything to add to Bill's post. I usually think of it in the terms of the Fundamentalist movement as Bill suggested. Even though this doesn't really reflect the actual meaning of the word. Plus for anyone who doesn't know, Fundamentalists, in my book, aren't really evil per se, but this brand of Christianity tends to draw out all the would-be fascist, tell-me-what-to-think, intolerant, justify-my-agenda-as-a-Divine-calling types. Not to mention that many people i have met that ascribe to these ideas are just ignornant of the real facts, even those plainly stated in the Bible. This is because they choose not to think through things on their own, but just accept what sounds authoritative. You can most often spot these folks by looking for the person who HAS to argue a religious viewpoint you've heard on TV, but can't defend it against even the slightest intelligent questioning. If this is offensive to anyone, good. But of course I am not without fault. I just beleive we have a duty to search our own hearts and seek wise council on things, Christianity is not a political device.
What does this "Political Device' phrase mean?
Do you think it's wrong for people to espouse their xtian beliefs in a political arena?
Or is it wrong for an organization with xtian (or buddist or jewish for that matter) roots to lobby or campaign?
*By the way: I v. much enjoyed your performance on sunday john, it caught me a bit off guard I must say. I think I might have been the only one who didn't know where the words came from, please enlighten me. : )
-kat