> > such as the comment that believing in the
> > Bible is akin to "intellectual dishonesty" or
> > inferring that religious fundamentalists are all
> > close-minded.
> >
> > I am "one of those" religious fundamentalists who
> > believes that the Bible is the infallible and inerrant
> > word of God, that Christ was crucified and resurrected
> > for our sins, and that the only way for one to achieve
> > salvation is through faith in Christ.
>
> As you have just alienated and condemned a very large proportion of human
> beings on the planet, who do not practice Christianity, I think you have
> pretty much proved our point.
>
> Nancy Melucci
> East Los Angeles College
I don't see the writer condemning anyone. Christians should not be
condemning anyone, just stating their beliefs. To me, there is an important
distinction there. In this case, "Will" is simply stating what he believes. If
you find his belief offensive, you are free to disagree.
Admittedly, a very unpleasant aspect of biblical Christianity is the belief that
non-Christians go to a very bad place. This should never be taken lightly by
the church, and is cause for much suffering and grieving. I don't like
professing this belief one bit, but I don't see that professing it would make
me judge and jury of the rest of my fellow earthlings.
Can't we all just get along?
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President, Arkansas College Counselor Association
University of Central Arkansas Counseling Center
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