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Old 08-17-2007, 10:03 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I'm praying for all you heathens

Seriously though, I think it would benefit all to really try and look beyond the words, to the intention, coming from religious or non-religious folk. It is usually pretty evident if the words are something like "Christian-ese" (just some word or phrase for that is commonplace in a religious setting, for whatever reason) or if it is truly heartfelt.

The basis of Christianity is Christ's love, not all this ceremonial BS. I think ceremony and the like has some purpose as a manifestation of your true belief, but that should not be the whole core, to "seem" like a Christian by going through the motions.

I am equally as embarrassed by those patronizing, holier than thou 'Christians' as the atheist's present seem to be annoyed/angered by them.
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