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From: aeq@pucc-h (Jeff Sargent)
Newsgroups: net.flame
Subject: Re: evidence for the non-existence of God
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Date: Thu, 22-Mar-84 11:28:38 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 22 11:28:38 1984
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Reply to nbires!rcd:

> It's observable - and verifiable, if you have the time and lack the
> scruples - that T.C. Mits will not only accept, but BUY (often at great
> cost) any piece of nonsense if it can be chromed, packaged, and hyped
> appropriately.

Actually, it is true that much of so-called Christianity is chromed,
packaged, hyped, at least partially nonsense, and sometimes at least
attempts to cost money.  True Christianity is demonstrated through acts of
love to other people.  Alas, it is not easy for me to demonstrate much love
to net people, since all I can do is transmit my words (and since I am not
myself any kind of superior Christian, but rather have a great distance to
go before I am anywhere near as loving as Christ).  Still, it is that love,
acceptance, and helpfulness that draws people who can admit that they need
and want it, no matter how self-sufficient they pretend (even to themselves)
that they are.  Much so-called Christianity today seems more calculated to
draw those who are looking for some way to gain power for themselves, rather
than imitate Christ, who made Himself like a slave.

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-- Jeff Sargent
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