Try reading Christian philosopher Rene Girard for a different view of the central myth of Christianity as a narrative against scapegoating. Or Daniel Berrigan, "Visions in the Dust" for prophetic liberation theology.
Hey, I'm not a fan of the Crusades or the Inquisition, but there are different sectors of Christianity throughout history. (How 'bout them Cathars?)
Pop quiz: what famous war quote from Vietnam Special Forces originated in the repression of the Catharian heresy?
Answer tomorrow.
:-)
-Chip Berlet
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
> [mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]On Behalf Of Doug Henwood
> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:39 PM
> To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
> Subject: Re: Christian love
>
>
> Kelley Walker wrote:
>
> >but, in this case, to claim that what happened in this incident can
> >be chalked up to the s-m tendencies of christianity just doesn't
> >stand up to scrutiny.
>
> Let's see. The central myth of Christianity is that god took human
> form, and in that human form was tortured, crucified, and buried, and
> he resurrected several days later. Through suffering there is
> redemption, forgiveness, rebirth. If there's nothing sadomasochistic
> about that, then I'm Marie Queen of Romania.
>
> Doug
>