(December 15, 2009 at 4:57 am)NuckChorris Wrote: - Belief that they are the superior "Followers of Christ", better than the non-Christians or "Heretic".
While some Christians might believe this, not all do. I certainly do not. From my perspective on Christianity, the only difference between me an you in God's eyes is that I have accepted/trust in the death of Jesus as paying the penalty for my sin and you have not. That does not make me any better than you as a person.
(December 15, 2009 at 4:57 am)NuckChorris Wrote: - They had a system, where if someone suspected his neighbor or co-worker, etc, of being Pagan, or even just non-Christian, he could tell his Christian superiors and have the non-Christian "dealt with" (inquisition, anyone?).
- They eventually killed anyone who they deemed to be a threat to the Christian religion. Most of these people were just innocent.
- During the Inquisition, many people had to pretend to be Christian.
Any inquisitions going on today? I don't think there are any in the US.
(December 15, 2009 at 4:57 am)NuckChorris Wrote: - Even today, as a majority, they spew hatred upon all those people the Christians killed.
Sadly some do this. But I think it is a small minority, not a majority.
(December 15, 2009 at 4:57 am)NuckChorris Wrote: The next subject ... Funerals.
If it's any different in America, tell me. But over here ... When someone dies, at their funeral, a priest turns up. Most of the funeral is composed of this priest telling us that we are all God's children and that the deceased person is waiting for us in Jesus's "house" for all of us who believe.
Last time I checked, funerals were for remembering this family member or friend who died, not for remembering this religious guy's ... saviour. Am I right?
Seems to me that here in the U.S. that would depend on the desires of the person and what their family decides to do. I have personally had to help arrange my father's funeral and it is really up to the family what is done. There is certainly no requirement for a pastor or priest. And as far as I know, you can get whatever you want on your gravestone. You just have to make sure that the person who is left behind to take care of the arrangements will carry out your wishes.
(December 15, 2009 at 4:57 am)NuckChorris Wrote: I mean, my uncle died, I was at his funeral, and I just find it really offensive that this superstitious (is that the word?) old priest is hijacking the funeral. Show some respect.
Again, I think it depends on the person and the family. I would want that sort of thing at my funeral so if you came to mine, hopefully you would respect that. But I agree with you that if that is not what a person/family wants, then providing it anyway is inappropriate and is not showing respect.
