Top of this Monday Morning, and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, located in the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma.
It is sad, but true, that those inclined toward religious pursuits are too often inclined toward extremism. When you think of modern faith-based violence, names like Osama bin Laden, David Koresh and Jim Jones are front and center.
While certain fundamentalists and evangelicals within our Presbyterian Church (USA) may not be violent, their thinking that their interpretation of the Bible is the only way of belief is self-righteous!
There are many ways to God, and those who accuse others of heresy would do better by being less intolerant, less stubborn in their prejudices.
No person has a monopoly of belief or experience. Beware of religious tyranny!
Peace,
Richard
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