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Questionable Intelligence · 08-22-2002, 07:54 PM

A simple question. Why is xtianity different from any other religion? Irriputable evidence? Angel sightings, miracles, near-death experiences? Every religion has them. How about the bible? Its the word of god eh? Well practically every other religion's holy texts were written, or were inspired by, or are the word of the diety. How is xtianity any different? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Bible Humper · 08-22-2002, 08:41 PM

No difference, all religions have the same role to play in their respective cultures.

Anachronisms from a simpler, more primitive age.

Albion · 08-22-2002, 09:19 PM

Well, it's different because unlike all the rest of them, this one is true. I mean, really true, not just "let's delude ourselves" true. Cos it says so in the Bible. Which is the inerrant word of God. And God wouldn't lie cos it says so in the Bible.

sighhswolf · 08-23-2002, 03:52 AM

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<strong>Well, it's different because unlike all the rest of them, this one is true. I mean, really true, not just "let's delude ourselves" true. Cos it says so in the Bible. Which is the inerrant word of God. And God wouldn't lie cos it says so in the Bible.</strong>

"All around the mullberry bush the monkey chased the weasel."

Queen of Swords · 08-23-2002, 03:58 AM

Imagine a picture of a graveyard. There are headstones saying, "Mohammed", "Buddha", "Joseph Smith" and even "Darwin". In the forefront of the picture is one grave, open, and the headstone says "Jesus".

This was in a children's book I read long ago, about why Christianity is different from other religions (its founder prowls the night in search of blood, apparently).

EvilTeuf · 08-23-2002, 04:02 AM

QoS!

Also, Churchianity is a much bigger target in the West. The words "fish" and "barrel" come to mind.

Lord Asriel · 08-23-2002, 04:58 AM

Simple answer - better organized publicity.

bonduca · 08-23-2002, 05:27 AM

QoS - ROFLMAO!!!!

Perchance · 08-23-2002, 05:57 AM

Christianity seems to be the "default" setting for a lot of people in the United States; most people will assume you're Christian without even asking, unless, for example, you're wearing about fifty-five pentagrams, or are wearing a large shirt that says, "GOD IS DEAD." It seems to be a lot like most people assuming someone is straight unless he or she specifically tells them otherwise.

It irritates me (especially because most people think worse of you if you make fun of Christianity than anything else). I sometimes wish people had a little switch I could push to "Non-believer" just for a day, so they could see what it's like.

-Perchance.

butswana · 08-23-2002, 08:50 AM

They would go on a rampage. Raping and killing, and all that evil stuff that people with no moral foundation do. It would be anarchy. Mayhem I say.

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08-22-2002, 08:41 PM	#2
Bible Humper Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,125	No difference, all religions have the same role to play in their respective cultures. Anachronisms from a simpler, more primitive age.

08-22-2002, 09:19 PM	#3
Albion Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: US east coast. And www.theroyalforums.com Posts: 2,829	Well, it's different because unlike all the rest of them, this one is true. I mean, really true, not just "let's delude ourselves" true. Cos it says so in the Bible. Which is the inerrant word of God. And God wouldn't lie cos it says so in the Bible.

08-23-2002, 03:58 AM	#5
Queen of Swords Contributor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Canada. Finally. Posts: 10,155	Imagine a picture of a graveyard. There are headstones saying, "Mohammed", "Buddha", "Joseph Smith" and even "Darwin". In the forefront of the picture is one grave, open, and the headstone says "Jesus". This was in a children's book I read long ago, about why Christianity is different from other religions (its founder prowls the night in search of blood, apparently).

08-23-2002, 04:02 AM	#6
EvilTeuf Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oxford Posts: 24	QoS! Also, Churchianity is a much bigger target in the West. The words "fish" and "barrel" come to mind.

08-23-2002, 04:58 AM	#7
Lord Asriel Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 467	Simple answer - better organized publicity.

08-23-2002, 05:27 AM	#8
bonduca Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 1,653	QoS - ROFLMAO!!!!

08-23-2002, 05:57 AM	#9
Perchance Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,059	Christianity seems to be the "default" setting for a lot of people in the United States; most people will assume you're Christian without even asking, unless, for example, you're wearing about fifty-five pentagrams, or are wearing a large shirt that says, "GOD IS DEAD." It seems to be a lot like most people assuming someone is straight unless he or she specifically tells them otherwise. It irritates me (especially because most people think worse of you if you make fun of Christianity than anything else). I sometimes wish people had a little switch I could push to "Non-believer" just for a day, so they could see what it's like. -Perchance.

08-23-2002, 08:50 AM	#10
butswana Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,804	They would go on a rampage. Raping and killing, and all that evil stuff that people with no moral foundation do. It would be anarchy. Mayhem I say.

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