To me Christians are not the problem, Fundamentalism is the problem. Dogmatic, never-swaying, fanatical fundamentalism.

Atheists can be as dogmatic and fundamentalist as a Muslim Mullah or a rabid Teleevangelist.

I consider myself a Christian in that I follow Christ's overriding teachings. Treat your neighbor as yourself, GOd is LOVE, etc. But fundamentalists believe they hold ALL the answers and they want you to hold those answers as well to validate them. If you don't you are inferior and not worthy and somehow damaged.

I also believe in spirits, because I have experienced them. I don't know how they operate, but I believe in my eyes and experiences.

Christians don't scare me, Fundamentalists of all stripes, DO.

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