I don't generally post about religion here but lately I've been reading slacktivist's deconstruction of Left Behind (hint: not favorable nor short) and was reminded of a section of the Bible I need to remember. Because it both encompasses what I think is right with Christianity and wrong with many people who call themselves Christian: 1 John 4. ( Read more... )

Found this via one of the message boards on Aardwolf.

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"I am filled with God's love! *throws a bible at someone*"

"I just try to remember that every time God closes a door, He opens a window."
"...so we have something to jump out of."

Too many people lose sight of the difference between righteous and self-righteous.