Love and tolerance and all that jazz

Gerani, you preach about love and tolerance. I wonder, then, why it is that Christians are the only ones who are expected to show so-called "love" and "tolerance."

Why is it that fundamentalist Muslims, who slaughter non-Muslims, aren't expected to show the same love and tolerance?

And why is it that whenever someone speaks out against Christians' moral viewpoints, Christians are not allowed to accuse the anti-Jesus brigade of intolerance and bigotry?

Why does the ACLU practically scream "separation of Church and State" every time someone hangs a Jewish or Christian symbol in a school during the holiday season, yet at the same time promotes the Islamic indoctrination of children in the public school system?

Please, answer these questions.

And Jesus does want us - all of us - to stay on the path that God has laid out for us: the path of righteousness, holiness, and purity. The path that you're following is the path of unrighteousness, unholiness, and immorality. The path to righteousness, holiness, and purity is laid out for us in the Bible. Pick it up and read it thoroughly. Don't just skim through the pages and pick out the things you like, then claim "I believe in Jesus." Wake up and see the Light (that would be Jesus), before it's too late.

The cross that hangs in my non-denominational church is there to remind the members of the congregation that Jesus died on the cross, but was resurrected on the third day. In fact, the words on that cross state: "He is risen." It's always nice to look upon that cross and have a physical reminder of what Jesus did for us. We don't worship it. We don't bow down to it or sing praises to it. But we look upon that cross, and view it as just another reminder of what Christ did.

Not that we <b>need</b> to be reminded. It's just nice. That's all.

Michael, I prefer to pray with my eyes closed, because I can usually block out distractions and focus on my goal, which is communicating with God. I don't believe it's mandatory to pray with your eyes closed. Christians should, however, bow their heads in reverance.