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Igel

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10. Eh.

Reply to SarahM32 (Original post)

Sun Aug 19, 2012, 04:24 PM

Aug 2012

I Kings 3:16-28.

The thing about the cross is it has a nifty handle on its top, with a nifty handguard for use in combat. Conversely, you can use it like a two-headed axe.

And the sheer irony in this passage needs no comment: "Their leaders are quick to accuse critics of being 'anti-religion' and of 'persecuting Christians.' And even though that is not true, most real Christians are simply too polite and politically correct to voice their criticism any more."

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The Difference Between Liberal Progressive Christians and "Conservative Fundamentalist Christians" [View all] SarahM32 Aug 2012 OP

Are men capable of nurturing others? nt rrneck Aug 2012 #1

Actually, it seems that under certain circumstances, they can. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #7

There's an Olive Garden joke in there somewhere. rrneck Aug 2012 #8

yes. roguevalley Aug 2012 #9

Great article and thanks for posting. One note about copyright issues on DU. cbayer Aug 2012 #2

I would suggest altering one line to read "Most Christians are simply too polite, politically dimbear Aug 2012 #3

Afraid of what? cbayer Aug 2012 #4

Being shunned. dimbear Aug 2012 #5

Afraid of slander, propaganda, demonizing, etc. SarahM32 Aug 2012 #6

Eh. Igel Aug 2012 #10

How do you see the Bible story you refer to in relation to this article? cbayer Aug 2012 #11

Irony? Sorry, that does need explanation, at least for me. SarahM32 Aug 2012 #14

Men/fathers/patriarchal bad, women/mothers/matriarchal good. Silent3 Aug 2012 #12

Still trying to work out why "I am the Way and the Truth...." is patriarchal myself dmallind Aug 2012 #13

No. That's not it. SarahM32 Aug 2012 #15