Would you agree that Christianity has been a good influence on some people?
When I criticize Christianity, I strive to make it clear that I'm criticizing Fundamentalist versions of it. I have little complaint with liberal Christians, except for their insistence of affiliating with a religion with such a bloody component. But I have the same opinion of, say, Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) -- as near as I can tell, except for a reckless statement years ago about Salman Rushdie, he really does live a spirituality of love and peace, but he also willingly affiliates with a religion with a significant portion of bloodlust.
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Date: 2005-04-12 09:58 pm (UTC)When I criticize Christianity, I strive to make it clear that I'm criticizing Fundamentalist versions of it. I have little complaint with liberal Christians, except for their insistence of affiliating with a religion with such a bloody component. But I have the same opinion of, say, Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) -- as near as I can tell, except for a reckless statement years ago about Salman Rushdie, he really does live a spirituality of love and peace, but he also willingly affiliates with a religion with a significant portion of bloodlust.