Monday, April 19, 2010

"Quote" of the Week

"Sooner or later, every Christian who shares the faith is blasted with the charge that Christianity systematically forces its beliefs on others. The complaint might be that Christianity strips individuals of their freedom by imposing rules about morality. The complaint might also be that Christianity has forced its beliefs and values on whole societies.

It's frustrating to be blamed for the sins of others...You are better off knowing some of the sins--real and imagined--attributed to your faith. (As you encounter these issues, it's important to study all the facts about these actual events. For example, it's important to note that Galileo never stepped outside the bounds of the Bible--and his imprisonment was the unfortunate result of the church's misinterpretation of Scripture. Only as you see situations in their context can you counter the myths that have been handed down for generations." -Ravi Zacharias, Jesus Among Other God's