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@ Will:
What I lack is patience for people who think their own opinions are inviolable. Indeed, lack the character to withstand hypocrisy.
Not that I intend this thread to devolve into a theological debate, but I really do not feel that a person or group is absolved of responsibility for their actions because of their belief system. If people had to cop to their own activities (terrorism, physical and mental abuse, violence) rather than hiding behind some centuries old ethos, the world might not be a better place, but it would certainly be a more honest place.
If you believe the earth is flat, I would love to see your evidence; otherwise, you're a nutter.
If you believe it is OK to enslave people because a very old book tells you too, I need more evidence; otherwise you're a jerk.
See very little reason to privilege either with respect or understanding. Of course, that is my opinion. It means just as much--or little--as yours.
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