Re: pessimist

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In a message dated 98-02-07 12:18:54 EST, you write:

<< In support of Malc's thinking, evidence Colorado Springs where I
 live...more fundamental christian ministries per capita than any other
 town in the USA and more homophobism and lack of tolerance for
 non-christian religions as well, will
  >>

yep, I'm familiar with what you're talking about.  Focus on the Family is
probably the biggest one up there.  Regardless of your opinion of their
beliefs, you can't say they're idiots.  Dr. Dobson himself is out of the USC
medical center, and if you listen to him speak about areas other than
homosexuality, I think you'd find him to be reasonable, experienced, and
intelligent (from what I perceive to be your point of view).  

I don't think the answer to perceived intolerance is more intolerance, and I
don't think an intelligent response to different opinions about sexual
morality is name-calling (homophobism).  Homophobia does exist.  I don't
think everything that is called homophobia is homophobia, however, and I sure
don't feel anyone has the responsibility to change their beliefs to suit
others--homosexuals or fundamentalists...

Jim  

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