Originally Posted by jillianleab
Speaking only for myself, I'm not a Christian-hater (though some people here seem to think I am), nor do I have any hostility toward Christianity (or any other religion). I think religion has done some wonderful things for a lot of people, but it's also caused a lot of harm. Does the harm outweigh the good? Probably not, which is why I don't wish to see an end to religion (only over the top atheists seem to feel that way).
What I DO have a problem with is individuals (and no, I don't mean anyone in particular here) who feel they must push their values and morals on the rest of the world. Their way is the "truth" the "light" the "whatever" and everyone else is flat out wong. If you aren't with them, you are against them. They are people who have no respect for others with different beliefs or no beliefs and make it clear they think they are superior. There have been a few pass though on this board before... they tend to leave.
So I guess in a way, the Ghandi quote is quite true; in general I have no problem with the teachings of Christ, but I DO have a problem with SOME of his past and present day followers.
It's important to note there is a difference between someone who is an atheist and someone who is anti-theism. Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris and the like are anti-theist and too over the top for my taste. But then, I tend to shy away from anyone who is fundamentalist about most anything! :)