When did so many (not all) "christians" become hateful psychopaths?

[Tigress DEM]

300. Really? So then Americans are completely bad because of everything we've done too.

There have always been Americans that didn't behave themselves throughout our history. Does that mean that being an American is wrong at its very core?

Bunch of murders, thieves, liars, cheats - and those are just the leaders. Ask the Indians.

But just as there are Americans that have risen above their baser impulses and done good for this country, so are there Christians who have gone to great lengths to live in peace and respect with others.

Elmer Gantry - a satirical novel by Sinclair Lewis is your "proof"?
Certainly not up to DU standards, although I'm sure you could find enough proof in actual history. Here let me help.
The Borgia's come to mind.
Or Pope Benedict himself a great example of how NOT to make peace with the liberals in the world.


We can not undo the past, or make the religious leaders of our day understand common sense, but we can try to live better in the present - imperfect humans that we all are Christian or not. Still, not all the past of Christians is misdeeds and harm to their fellows.


http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16824
By ENInews 11 Jul 2012
<snip> Churches and Christian charities have joined the massive relief effort in Assam state in the northeast region of India, which recently experienced a devastating flood that has claimed over 125 lives and left nearly three million people homeless.

<snip> As the CBCNEI mobilizes its congregations, Rimai said it will reach out to needy families, regardless of their faith. Later, it will commence rehabilitation work for affected Christian families.

"We have rushed emergency relief kits to 2,000 families in two of the worst-hit districts," said Satyjit Sen, chief zonal officer for eastern region of Churches Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA), a charity wing of the Orthodox and Protestant churches from Kolkatta.

Reaching targeted areas is a major problem, as roads have been damaged and even washed away, noted Sen, who said the government has asked CASA to help coordinate relief work in two districts of Barapata and Sonitpur.

More than 60 volunteers, already trained by CASA in disaster management, are helping people in the some of worst affected villages and assessing their requirements, said Sen.

Caritas India, a social action wing of the Roman Catholic church, has also initiated major relief work in coordination with local Catholic dioceses. It has facilitated emergency medical aid to more than 500 people.

Caritas India will also begin water and sanitation intervention, with an effort to increase awareness of health and hygiene, according to a press statement. Livelihood restoration and shelter repair will be initiated once the water recedes and families begin to return back to their villages.

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http://www.wetzelchronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/511343/Methodist-Church-Offers-Building-For-Shelter--Food.html?nav=5001

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It looks like, thankfully, the end may be in sight though as more people are getting their electricity restored after the powerful storm that blew through on June 29 and left thousands without power.

The NMUMC opened their doors as a cooling station, shelter, and meal provider on Thursday at the request of the Wetzel County Emergency Management Agency. Pastor Melissa Shortridge said the EMA called desperate for help as the shelter at the Lewis Wetzel Family Center had other events booked for that space. The church gladly complied with the request. "My regret is that we didn't think of offering this service sooner," said Shortridge.

Individuals, churches, and the New Martinsville Ministerial Association donated food and funds for the endeavor.

"We've had a lot of take outs," said Smith, noted many people from more remote areas are taking meals to their neighbors in need.

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Christians behaving like liberals, I tell you...
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The First United Methodist Church of Brandon is one of the center's host churches. The center is to provide a base for homeless families "to seek employment, housing, and other resources to help them regain their independence," according to the Facebook post.

Other churches involved in the effort are Bay Life Church, Brandon Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, First United Methodist of Brandon, First United Methodist of Seffner, Limona Village Chapel United Methodist Church, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church of Brandon.


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The ongoing struggle to be a liberal in the Catholic Church produces individuals that are icons for the struggle itself.