Reply #120: Sounds like you were looking for an opening [View All]

to slam Christianity. Let's take a look at some of your comments, shall we?

"But here's the true arrogance: 'Christian rules' generally work well in human nature

Unbelievable."

I am afraid I have yet to see your explanation of why this claim is 'unbelievable'

"much of the morality and ethics and Christianity is not endemic to Christianity, but tends to be quite generalized and in existence in the vast cornucopia of human traditions"

I certainly have never claimed otherwise. Many religions share worthwhile precepts. I celebrate that fact.

"I think you need to realize that what you consider Christian morality is not, for the most part, unique to Christianity, and get off your exclusivist and triumphalist high horse."

I never claimed worthwhile values were exclusively Christian.

"Then out of that, people will WANT to love others as God loves them; not out of fear of some God-Judge who will smite them if the don't, but because they will know they have permission to fail in trying to bring compassion and love to the world."

You have finally posted an accuracy about Christianity. The Old Testament God was one of retribution. Jesus came and emphasized the more loving quality of God than the 'eye for an eye' philosophy.
It is sort of odd that a number of posters are misquoting me or putting words into my mouth that I never said nor implied. Please read what I said before you respond. Thanks.