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From: dubois@uwmacc.UUCP (Paul DuBois)
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Subject: Re: what does it mean to talk to God [a brief attempt at an answer]
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Date: Mon, 8-Apr-85 17:00:37 EST
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> [Tim Maroney:]
> I do criticize Christianity, and I do it often.  That is because people
> insist on saying false things about it, putting a nicer face in it than it
> really has.  For instance, would you believe that someone actually claimed
> that it was impossible for a mainstream Christian to justify the persecution
> of unbelievers using the Bible, which is full of praise for people who
> persecuted unbelievers?  I don't know where people get such nonsense, but
> I'm not about to let it go by.  Also, fundies like the late (of this group,
> that is) and unlamented Larry Bickford, Ken Nichols, Gary Samuelson, etc.,
> insist on insulting me by telling me I have to join their religion or I will
> be rightfully tortured for all eternity.

Well, I'm insulted to be left out here.  That's what I get for not
reading these newsgroups for a couple of months!

But, none of the "fundies" (name-calling is allowed, as long as we
play by the rules and do it to Christians) said you have to join their
religion, did they?

Don't join a religion, Tim.  Submit to the Christ.
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