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Old 01-23-2010, 22:03   #9
Sigaba
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From a theological viewpoint....
Please elaborate as to precisely which theological viewpoint you have in mind.
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From a social perspective, the general perception of a "religious" individual acting in such a manner leads to misunderstanding of what is truly acceptable in relation to the sacred texts. Perversion or religion on an individual level, even by a minority of the practitioners, leads to a very bad image.
What about the image propagated by those who claim to know best how Christians should interpret the texts and practice their religion?
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The fact that [John] Quincy [Adams] recognized the danger of Islam so many years ago should serve as sound evidence that there must be dire action taken in the coming years.
I am not sure I see the reasoning of this argument. Why "must" "dire action" be taken in the near future because someone warned of something centuries ago?
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