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[William Beckerson]

[rapier]

Now lets check out the record of christians: they raise loads of money to help poor and disadvantaged people across the world 2) They are generally honest and hardworking ... Mmm, hardly full of crap when you think about it.
Never ceases to amaze me how christians attract soooo much criticism and hatred. You'll be starting a lions arena for us all next. I mean, why not go harass some bhuddists or muslims instead?

[maxxx_power]

Remember that the Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz was also a Christian. He did a lot of good for people.

[Alias]

[Alias]

[On the other hand]

Brilliant comeback there, maxx power, pointing out that Aziz was a Christian and sarcastically remarking that he did a lot of good. I'm sure many Christians will be renouncing the faith after reading that post. Looks like we've got the Second Coming of Voltaire right here on this board, ladies and gents.

[Squaffy]

Yeah, and I'm Mephistopheles

[The Man known as The Man]

[maxxx_power]

[Medic]

Didn't christianity get here through the back door so to speak? No missionaries. They came later. Apparently some Korean christians living in China came back to Korea with the Chinese bible and translated it into Korean. Many people liked what they read, because it was a good alternative to the rigid confucian hierarchy under which they were living at the time. The standard philosophy was that your worth was based on fixed immutable tenents, which you had no way of changing, and christianity offered a more humane empathetic approach to life. They were able to throw off the shackles of blind subservience to the existing dogma, and go inwards, and look at their own self worth as a truer measure of their real selves.

Strange though, because buddhism was supposed to give the inward looking ideal for finding peace, so it was an indication of just how strongly confucianism had been forced on the the people. They say that certain aspects of confucianism were hijacked by the Yongban to ensure their staying power, so it seems that what they did hijack really drove the people to seek a better creed. People here are still being driven to get rid of a lot of stuff that some of the diehards are holding on to for dear life.

[Corporal]

There are those who are Christians and try to act like Christians should. There are also those who call themselves Christians and who lead less than exemplary lifestyles.

Is this really so difficult to comprehend?

What is with the "Kim Jong Il says he's a Christian but he's really an evil person, I'm so confused" stuff?

[Sliver]

Medic wrote

[Corvid]

I almost made a huge post, but I thought better of it. Just a point rapier, I wouldn't be bragging about the "record" of christians. (Oh my word, the crimes committed in the name of christ!) A lot of christians do have their heart in the right place, and more power to 'em. A lot of christians, entire denominations, are evil and concerned with power over individuals, subjugation of women, all kinds of stuff. I think the whole concept of "hell" is to blame. It's like the religion is threatening me with violence if I don't comply. Yuck!
Sorry to the original poster. I know nothing about Korea. That's why I'm reading this board. I would love to know how to avoid the religious as much as possible. Can you always tell from the job postings? It's not something I'd like to ask during the negotiations. (edit: added "of")

[rapier]

Alias and Corvid: I agree and disagree with both of you. Alias: I spent 3 months in S.E asia recently, and the bhuddists seemed pretty in your face to me- I couldn't go near a temple without someone urging me to light an incense burner. I mostly respectfully declined, although I did on one occasion. In fact I find many aspects of Bhuddism quite attractive.
On Bheudda's birthday here in Seoul I was dragged into the crowds to dance and chant with them. I enjoyed it, but do you see christians blocking up streets and doing the same thing? No.
As for muslims, I don't even want to begin.
Corvid: I agree with your point- I also find the hell concept, and the eternal burning if you don't do as I say reprehensible.
As regards crimes commited in the name of Christ, I think you'll find that these were done by those who warped interpretation of scriptures to suit their own purposes. real christians don't believe in winning converts by force or torture. and i think you may find Christians have also done a lot of good in this world, too.
If you're not intereted when a christian approaches you on the street, you can always politely say so. they aren't going to kill you or insist you wear a bhurka like Muslims do.

[Corvid]

Hey rapier, good post. makes me glad not all christians are *that* crazy , but