[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

well most religious people have very selective hearing Livia. it's easy to hear what you want to hear and tune out the rest. I find it hard to believe that you've never heard a person of your faith say that someone who defied the faith "got what they deserved" if they came upon misfortune, or that someone of your faith is not really part of your faith because they weren't loyal enough. That happens in every faith community.

That's quite a statement, Alex. No, with my hand on my heart, I have never heard anyone of my faith rejoice in the misfortune of others. If anyone feels they have deserved their downfall it has not had anything to do with faith.

Also, you say you think I might have selective hearing because of my faith. Conversely I generally find people with no faith feel very free to make rude, empty claims about people who do... and I don't know why you would feel entitled to do that. I have no problem with you believing in nothing, I uphold your right to that. I am sorry you can't find it in yourself to wish me the same.