I'm confused as to where you feel the contradiction is? Is it wrong for a baptist church to not want muslims or or other beliefs to practice on their grounds? The man said he welcomes all faiths to come worship with them, which is an invitation to worship in the practice of that particular church, not an invitation to practice other faiths on church grounds. It would be akin to going into a catholic cathedral and praising allah.
All faiths are free to express themselves in this country, however, private property is still private property and a church does not have to be tolerant of other religions wanting to practice on their land. Why should they be "tolerant" of a belief which is contradictory to their own while in their place of worship? If this was a publicly owned or government owned property then they would have to be tolerant of all forms of religous expression.
It seems rather harsh to refer to them as assholes because they choose to not advocate other beliefs. Since when is standing for a belief a sign of intolerance? I am pretty sure standing for a belief is the driving force behind this country.
I understand your view and I think I understand the point you were attempting to make. This is not a matter of intolerance or belittling of other groups. It is a matter of principal I belive. Religion is not for everyone.
All faiths are free to express themselves in this country, however, private property is still private property and a church does not have to be tolerant of other religions wanting to practice on their land. Why should they be "tolerant" of a belief which is contradictory to their own while in their place of worship? If this was a publicly owned or government owned property then they would have to be tolerant of all forms of religous expression.
It seems rather harsh to refer to them as assholes because they choose to not advocate other beliefs. Since when is standing for a belief a sign of intolerance? I am pretty sure standing for a belief is the driving force behind this country.
I understand your view and I think I understand the point you were attempting to make. This is not a matter of intolerance or belittling of other groups. It is a matter of principal I belive. Religion is not for everyone.
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