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   Mishmish asked:
"Why do Christians hate Muslims so much?"
Authentic Christians don't hate Muslims at all, Mishmish.  They don't hate anyone.  Anyone can call themself a "Christian" and not really know what it means to be one.  That is the very sad story about Christianity for so many people.  This call themselves Christians because they don't know what else to say they are.  But they are clueless as to what being a true Christian/Catholic means.
It is a grevious sin to hate another human being, or to disrespect their faith.  There is NO excuse for this behavior toward another person.  I feel ignorance plays a big part.  I have been greatly disrespected for being a Catholic.....I have learned to "kick it to the curb".  I know what I believe, and no one can cause me to lose my faith.  Jesus knew we would face insults and abuse.  He warned us while he was still here on earth.  So I more or less expect it, and I don't allow it to consume me....hurt a little, yes.  But worth the pain, ABSOLUTELY!
May Peace be always with you.....

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Patty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 September 2001 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 June 2006 at 6:58pm
	Mishmish asked: "Why do Christians hate Muslims so much?" Authentic Christians don't hate Muslims at all, Mishmish. They don't hate anyone. Anyone can call themself a "Christian" and not really know what it means to be one. That is the very sad story about Christianity for so many people. This call themselves Christians because they don't know what else to say they are. But they are clueless as to what being a true Christian/Catholic means. It is a grevious sin to hate another human being, or to disrespect their faith. There is NO excuse for this behavior toward another person. I feel ignorance plays a big part. I have been greatly disrespected for being a Catholic.....I have learned to "kick it to the curb". I know what I believe, and no one can cause me to lose my faith. Jesus knew we would face insults and abuse. He warned us while he was still here on earth. So I more or less expect it, and I don't allow it to consume me....hurt a little, yes. But worth the pain, ABSOLUTELY! May Peace be always with you.....
	Patty I don't know what the future holds....but I know who holds the future.