[MD] subject/object: pragmatism

[Ron Kulp]

Ron:
I think people in the modern era fall prey to a nationalized 
Christian faith. Few Christians that I personally have run into
Seldom read, question or even discuss the Bible or morality.
 Interestingly enough
Platt brought up a great point that has relevance to the political
Situation faced today. Hitler nationalized Christianity at the
Beginning of his reign. http://www.nobeliefs.com/Hitler1.htm

But you bring up great points about the message of Jesus and I agree,

[Krimel]
It is the lie of agreement on a particular interpretation of the Bible
that
is at the root of problem with fundamentalism in Christianity 

[Ron]
We can thank Emperor Constantine.

[Krimel]
The newsletter of the Jesus Seminar is called the Fourth R and the goal
of
the organization is to increase religious literacy. As you point out
ignorance is rampant in the pews and that suits some just fine.

[Ron]
How fortunate for leaders that men do not think - Adolf Hitler