Hi Randy,
Your words below:
>Religious fundamentalists, whether they be Christian, Moslem, or whatever are driven by archaic rules systems. This is especially embarrassing for the Christian variety, since their own leader condemned rules for living.
Do we follow Christ's lead or not, Randy (the Great Commision, warning people of hell, immorality, etc.)?
Do we cut out the parts of the Bible that WE think are not relevant (Paul's various writings that include 'archaic rules)?
Why would you critisize those who seek to hold to 'sola scriptura' as the basic interpretation of scripture?
BTW, since your a Christian you should know that 'fundys', unless they are extremists, believe strongly in letting each one's own conscience make decisions, it's called 'Christian freedom'.
What's more important, the truth of what scripture says or what people want to hear?
Rex