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Originally posted by Samichking
Just think of all the wonderful things that have transpired as a result of the Messiah coming to earth to reveal Himself to mankind. Think of all the charity organizations, the hospitals, the shelters for the less fortunate, the hunger programs, the orphanages, the intitutes for higher learning........and many more. So many of these great things were brought about because of people who followed Christ's example to be a helper to their fellow man. |
ive been thinking a little about all the wonderful things christianity has brough...like the destruction of whole cultures. of course the norse culture is closest to my heart, and i must admit i still bear somewhat of a grudge towards your fellow men. how many innocents were killed, how many irreplacable altars were destroyed, all in the name of your god?
of course, you can argue that this was a long time ago, their intentions were good, although their methods wasnt. in the long run it was for the best, right? after all they were heden, and the christians brought salvation along with their swords and pyres. but thanks to the crusades, our knowledge about my native culture, my inheritance, is almost lost.
same thing with the mayans, the aztecs, the native americans, african tribes, the list goes on and on. and its just getting longer, missionaires are still causing havoc in africa, though not as bloody as in the old days. but the result is the same, destruction of cultures.
as for the charitable organisations, i believe the reason most of them are founded by christians, is that christianity is the fastest-growing religion in the western world. many other religions also preached 'help your fellow man', but alas, they no longer exist... *grumbles*