■ 19 November 2009 | 5:00 AM
The Robertson factor
RE 'PAT ROBERTSON puts McDonnell on spot with Islam remarks,' front page, Nov. 15: I'm confused. Isn't Pat Robertson supposed to be a Christian?
As I understand it, a 'Christian' is Christ-like, i.e. speaks and acts as Christ would speak and act. Christianity is all about loving God, loving our neighbors and even loving our enemies.
I find very little that is Christian in Robertson's comments about Islam.
Richard Vroman
Suffolk
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christian?
It depends on whether the version of Christianity is faith based or cash based.
What the Bible says about wealth
"It is easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven".
I wholeheartedly agree!
What is happening today is very dangerous, and unless we work quickly to educate the public about the truth of these so called "Christian" figures such as Pat Robertson, and their intentions, we will find ourselves living in a theocratic state - the Christian version of the Taliban - supported by a corporate bankroll.
'nuff said....
I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. - Mohandas Gandhi
offensive speech
I find very little that is Christian coming from the mouths of most who claim to be Christians.
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Sad to say you are right.
Freddy
I agree with 90% of your comments on this site, and you typically have a very balanced, thoughtful approach in your discussions. However, I think you dropped the ball with this one. The VAST majority of Christians I know are absolutely wonderful people. The current issue stems from generalizations about Muslims, yet everyone bashing Robertson proceeds to do the same thing about Christians.
FF
Perhaps the confusion arises because if a radical muslim speaks there is a vast outcry for the moderates to repudiate. When a radical christian speaks there is no repudiation from the "moderate" christians.
Apples to Apples
I don't think you are comparing apples to apples. There is a great difference between the words and actions of radical Muslims and radical Christians. I'm not sure of your definition for radical Christians but the empirical evidence of radical Muslims, who go around with explosives blowing up things and killing innocent people with their explosive vests and bomb laden vehicles doesn't lead me to believe there is any comparison.
The history of religion shows that it's purpose is to control and manipulate people. When this is being done to the betterment of the people being manipulated and controlled, it can be a good thing. When it is used to the advantage of the controllers (which seems to usually be the case) it is not a good thing.
I'm curious to your
I'm curious to your definition of a radical christian. Is this someone whose studies God's word and tries to be "Crist-like" as the term means? In my opinion anyone who bashes another group of people for there beliefs, no matter what they may be, should not be called a "radical Christian" possibly not a Christian. I don't think this is how Jesus meant Christianity to be used.