(October 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm)xxxtobymac Wrote:(October 6, 2011 at 1:39 pm)Minimalist Wrote: You need to do what the early xtians did, xxx.
You find a thuggish emperor who gives you the power to kill people if they disagree with what you say and you'd be surprised how fast the sheep fall into line.
It's almost pathetically easy.
nawl. i was thinking more like aliens.. maybe i can get thor...lol
I see that you place much emphasis on logic and reason. You would therefor recognise the difference between what the Bible teaches as doctrine and what Christians do? Yes, there has been many errors made in the name of "Christianity" and every real Christian will confess that we are daily transgressing that which is Bible based doctrine. (And thus the standard for behaviour)
The opposite cannot be said for your argument. On what basis do you regard the "evil" actions as wrong?
History will also prove you wrong on the issue of "people falling in line". Christianity has from the very beginning thrived under conditions of persecution. Even modern history will tell you that Christianity is most "healthy" and growing in countries where they are persecuted. Christianity is on decline where it is tolerated/accepted.
What is really sad, is that much of what is being claimed on atheist forums seems to be regurgitated stereotypes/texts taken out of context without any indepth knowledge.