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Originally Posted by martinguerre
I scarcely know where to start. Yes, Christianity by and large, has moderated itself. We took a long time to get there. We killed "infidels" "witches" and "heretics" too. I just don't think this is a point of pride...
I guess i'm waiting for your commentary on Christendom during the 30 Years War. Those differences haven't always been an impetus towards moderation or peace.
i'd rather stand with the ones who grieve that their tradition has been used to justify violence...
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That is actually one of the bones that is picked in my other current thread; the idea that the sins of the father are visited on the son.
Like not feeling responsible for slavery, I do not feel responsible for the real or imagined sins of Christianity stretching back into history.
What I can feel responsible for is what Christianity is doing
today and how I support it or work to change it.
Likewise, I don't expect Muslims to feel responsible for the invasion of Europe, but I do expect them to speak out against and actively work to change radical Islam (something many are loath to do).