Saturday, December 31, 2005

Email: Banter vs. tunnel vision [AS]

Banter is playful between partners or friends; recurring arguments are dysfunctional and sociopathic.

Bible studies are good for most people (so long as the teacher is qualified), however they are usually a painful experience for me (because the leader is often unqualified). I just refuse to attend Bible studies led by laypersons any more. Faith is no excuse for ignorance. I attend a number of congregations and denominations, because I don't believe in cultivating tunnel vision, esp. regarding faith in God.

Sounds like you encountered the classic trait of Catholic (or any) fundamentalism: Only-we-are-right-and-you-are-wrong. Jesus was not a Catholic (no matter what Catholics believe)! When anyone demands that you be open-minded -- when they will not -- run...

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