re: #177 Shvaughn

I said some religions believe they possess absolute truth and all others are wrong. But I also said that not all religions believe this.

The Christina religion(s), and certainly the largest one, Catholics, most certainly do. The Muslim religion, most certainly does. The Hindus may have more tolerant sides, except when they burn Mosques.

But for some faith traditions, it’s not simply a “political spin,” it’s a religious belief that “all roads lead to the truth.”

No doubt there are some, even “Christian” ones, like Americans United and Barry Lynn, but they are a tiny minority in numbers.

Sure, the Catholic Church thinks they’re right and everyone else is either partially wrong or fully wrong. But the Catholic Church is not all religion.

It is however large enough to be the majority, along with Islam. We, IMHO, are talking of the dominant human religions, not the exceptions.

Look up John Shelby Spong — he’s an example of a Christian (an Episcopal Bishop) who doesn’t claim that Christianity is the only “right” religion and all others are thus “wrong.”

And I am an atheist who understands that people can have beliefs or traditions different from mine that help them navigate life to the same end. So, why don’t you quote me?