TC_Saved_Me wrote;
Even if it's true what you say that I traded one addiction for another, which it's not - but if it is - what's the problem with that?
You've traded one of personal destruction,for one that has oppressed the masses,started wars,and raped young boys for thousands of years. That is a problem. Maybe not for you though. But I guess that's all that matters (to you).
Look, I'm not ignorant to the fact that alot of cruel and unsavory things have been done in the name - and for the sake of - organized religion. It's just terrible. And if there is abusive things occurring in one of the Teen Challenge centers (or any treatment center), than something should definatly be done about that. Justice should be served. I certainly won't debate that.
I have a question for you though none-ya, regarding the oppressed masses, wars, and raped young boys: Can you find anything in the New Testament that these self-proclaimed religious folks could have used to support the things they were doing?
I'm cool with having a problem with organized religion, as long as one does not allow that to make stereotypes about all organized religion. There is still some good out there. And having a problem with organized religion is also cool with me, as long as the person with the problem does not let human history define Christianity - but instead let the Bible define what Christianity is. Do not let the foolishness of Christians deter you from the true Glory of God.
Take me for example. If you wanted to judge Jesus Christ and the entire Christian faith based on my personal character, that would do my God some serious injustice because I am far from a perfect man...
Just the same, it is not fair to judge every faith-based drug or alcoholic treatment center based on some foolishness of a couple bad seeds.