(March 9, 2013 at 4:35 pm)jstrodel Wrote: But the Christian church has repudiated racism and given racist leaders in its past less of a standing of respect. The same goes for overt sexism and genocidal violence. Christians recognize the failings of their past and try and learn from their mistakes. Of course there have been Christian leaders who really were Christians, who really were motivated by what seemed to be theological concerns and who have done bad things. But the Christian church has repudiated these leaders.
Depends on the denomination you're talking to. I can sense a no true scotsman in the future, but since you're judging all atheists based on the actions of some, I'm just going to go ahead and ignore it when it comes, okay?
Quote:The same cannot be said for the atheist movement.
Are you some kind of crap elemental?
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