Just a few kooks?
Brother Tom Accuosti said in response to my last post: Take a pill, John, you're over-heating. Don't forget that the OT is essentially the same as the Torah; how many Jewish communities condone slavery? Rather than blaming the Bible - and truly, one must also remember that somehow millions of Christians manage to not develop the blood-thirsty and reactionary practices that you're describing - perhaps you might want to look at sociological components for groups that are all too willing to take "permission" for such actions in their peculiar interpretation of ancient scriptures. I'm just saying, you know? As always, I really appreciate it when Brother Tom comments on the rambling things I say in this edge of cyberspace. And, perhaps I should take a chill pill. Any time I do make a post with an emotional edge to it, it is usually because I happened to be in a mood at the time which quickly passes. Then again, if I only made posts when I was calm, happy, and rela...