Quote:Okay.
Hmm, I think it is a good example and since you go to an extreme I'll take it a bit further.
Quote:I think that goes along the lines of what Hitler
The America rejoiced when Hitler died. Where they wrong to do so becuase they hurt the feelings of the Nazi's who believed in Hitler and didn't know about the concentration camps?
represented. A lot of people probably thought that the
war in europe was over when he died. I would go so far
as saying there were as many people that just sighed
and said 'Thank heavens it is finally over.' Also these people
lived with different values than now. To try to judge them with ours isn't a good thing to do on account that basis
theya re based on is not the same.
Quote:That's the main reason. Falwell spouted his beliefs for good or
Now I will admit that Hitler was far worse than Farwell. That might only be because Farwell lacked the power to do what Hitler did and the ability to atain that power, but he still didn't do it.
ill. To oppose those beliefs and debate them openly as to
whether they are right or wrong is the way it should be
done.
But to hate the man that says them just because he did is
another matter. I could say with some certainty that Rev
doesn't know Falwell good enough to hate him or not.
Now if he had set up an group or organization whose main
purpose was to kill homosexuals, minorities.. whatever THEN
he might be justified. and no, preaching abstinance doesn't
count. that involve the preachees to make a choice as to
whether they should practice it or not.
And before I forget my opinion on jerry falwell is that he
was a moron and a fanatic who did more harm to the church
than any other man in history.