Christian terrorists

Russ · 29-03-2010, 23:10

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8593975.stm

Guess we can't keep saying it's exclusive to Islam now.

Xaccers · 29-03-2010, 23:13

Ah, but are they christians?

Russ · 29-03-2010, 23:15

Um.....read the link?

Gary L · 29-03-2010, 23:29

They're Americans. they don't count.

Xaccers · 29-03-2010, 23:42

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Um.....read the link?

I dunno Russ, it doesn't say they adhere to the requirements of being real christians.
What's your impression of them?

Russ · 29-03-2010, 23:45

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I dunno Russ, it doesn't say they adhere to the requirements of being real christians.

I'm guessing the BBC didn't consider that relevant.

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What's your impression of them?

I can see you're itching for an argument tonight. Bunch of potential killers.

Xaccers · 29-03-2010, 23:47

I'm interested in whether you'd consider them christians.
Just as many muslims do and don't consider islamic terrorists muslims.

Russ · 29-03-2010, 23:49

I don't know them personally but I trust the BBC's reporting.

In any case I don't see what my impression of them has any relevance unless you're pursuing a long time and worn-out agenda?

Xaccers · 29-03-2010, 23:56

Would that be a no then? You don't consider them christians?

danielf · 30-03-2010, 00:01

Does it matter what Russ personally thinks? They are terrorists (allegedly) that call themselves Christian...

Russ · 30-03-2010, 00:02

Wow you're really itching for an argument tonight aren't you? Read my posts again, I haven't given any indication that I don't consider them Christians. I have no way of finding out but as I said if you read the words I just posted, if the BBC reports them as being Christians then I trust their judgement. I have no way of knowing (or caring) if they are genuinely Christians.

Find something to argue with in that?

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Does it matter what Russ personally thinks?

To Xaccers it does, greatly.

danielf · 30-03-2010, 00:10

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To Xaccers it does, greatly.

Sounds like one of those 'life get a' puzzles...

Xaccers · 30-03-2010, 00:12

If anyone is itching for an argument (as usual) it's you Russ, as demonstrated by Daniel's quote I would say.
As I said, with regards to Islamic terrorists, there is often an accusation from outsiders that all muslims support their actions as being in line with their religion, despite it being patently obvious that many are horrified and ashamed that such actions would be taken in the name of their god.
I was hoping that as a prominant christian on the board, you could give your opinion on the matter, considering the actions they had taken and were planning to take, especially as you're the one who brought the topic to light.
It would have been a good example to expand on, showing that whilst a terrorist group may claim to represent a religion, their actions clearly show they do not, without anti-islamists doing their usual of tarring all with the same brush.
But if you'd prefer an argument, I'm sure one of the other members would be happy to oblige you.

Russ · 30-03-2010, 00:17

Oh sorry I didn't realise you were asking me to comment on their actions.

For some reason I had the impression you were more interested in whether or not I considered them to be Christians. Apologies, not sure where I had that idea from.

Maybe posts 2, 5, 7 and 9 gave me that impression.

Their actions? Deplorable and inexcusable. I don't know anyone (Christian or otherwise) who condones this sort of behaviour.

Xaccers · 30-03-2010, 00:19

Can someone comit those actions and still be a christian?
Just in case, I suppose I should make it clear that's an open question aimed at anyone.