[OiBoyz]

but as a Christian (if he is) he has the obligation of practicing his "rights" in light of them being permissible but maybe not beneficial,

And in the light of a little thing we call the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I want my faith treated with respect, so I need to be willing to give it. Showing respect, or at least restraint, isn't the same thing as condoning. And I don't think some people get that.

I have a guy in my prison bible study who is a Muslim. He comes faithfully to the Bible Study. But he's been having to leave early because it's been Ramadan for the last month, and he can only eat after dark. He is welcome in my group, and I respect his need to leave when he needs to. I don't know why he's coming, but I am happy to have him there. He is respectful of our group, and we are respectful of him. He refrains from sharing in our Communion, which I am thankful for, because honestly I wouldn't know quite how to handle it if he didn't. But he knows that our faiths aren't the same, though I don't think he quite sees the difference that I wish he did. It's one of the things I've been praying for him. None of that is condoning the worship of a false god. But how could I ever reach him if he wasn't welcome to listen?

[jthomas1600]

Wow, here's a crazy update on this story. If you thought this pastor couldn't get any shadier, read this story.... http://hosted2.ap.org/TXCLU/cbf3767d...fc78f392335c31 Errr.... *edit* I had only skimmed the article before posting. Upon closer reading, it's not all that bad. Still I guess kind of seems like more publicity seeking.

[S.B.Nichols]

Originally Posted by jthomas1600

Wow, here's a crazy update on this story. If you thought this pastor couldn't get any shadier, read this story.... The Facts Errr.... *edit* I had only skimmed the article before posting. Upon closer reading, it's not all that bad. Still I guess kind of seems like more publicity seeking.

Its pretty funny though...

OK, I'm not going to burn the quran, but I have downloaded a digital copy of it. It's sitting on my desktop. If I don't get a new car by next Wednesday, I'll be forced to move it to the recycle bin.

[rock_show_host]

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

Its pretty funny though...

OK, I'm not going to burn the quran, but I have downloaded a digital copy of it. It's sitting on my desktop. If I don't get a new car by next Wednesday, I'll be forced to move it to the recycle bin.

Or you could put it on a CD and burn me a copy.