Chrch913: Hello?
Astaereth: Hello.
Astaereth: Who's this?
Chrch912: Good afternoon sir, I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time.
Chrch912: I represent a community action group conducting internet surverys
Chrch912: We're trying to get a feel for how the internet has changed the way people work and interact in an effort to better understand new social problems
Astaereth: I see.
Chrch912: Would you mind participating in a brief personal survey?
Astaereth: I suppose not.
Chrch912: Could I get your name, and the region you live in for our records?
Astaereth: Region?
Chrch912: What country you live in, and if you are an American your state of residence
Astaereth: My name is Josh Miller, I live in the US, in Texas.
Chrch912: We like to be able to correlate our answers with specific regions of the US and world
Chrch912: Thank you.
Chrch912: Now, would you describe yourself as a religious person?
Astaereth: No, not especially.
Chrch912: I see, and do you believe the internet has contributed at all to this viewpoint?
Astaereth: Hmm... no, it hasn't.
Chrch912: Ok thank you. Now how would you describe your views towards minorities?
Astaereth: I'm one hundred percent tolerant.
Chrch912: Would you say the internet has influenced this viewpoint?
Astaereth: I think it's quite possible that the internet has brought me into contact with minorities, and that that has influenced me to accept them more fully.
Chrch912: Thank you. How would you describe your views towards homosexuals?
Astaereth: The same.
Chrch912: And would you say the internet has influenced this way of thinking?
Astaereth: Yes, I would.
Chrch912: So to summarize this part of the survey, you would say you are not religious but the internet has not contributed to this viewpoint, but that you feel tolerant of gays and minorities and this has been influenced by the internet. Is this a correct statement?
Astaereth: Yes.
Chrch912: I am going to ask you some more specific questions to clarify your statements
Astaereth: Okay.
Chrch912: Were you raised in a religious family?
Astaereth: No.
Chrch912: Would you describe your upbringing as devoid of the Christian teachings?
Astaereth: Yeah.
Chrch912: What is your viewpoint towards Christians?
Astaereth: I'm fine with them, as long as they're not pushy about it.
Chrch912: So you would perhaps describe yourself as minorly intolerant?
Astaereth: You could say that.
Chrch912: Would you be able to explain why you feel more tolerant of other groups, for example minorities and homosexuals than you do of Christians?
Astaereth: Probably because Christians are, I feel, in general less tolerant of those very same groups.
Chrch912: Do you feel this misinformed viewpoint has been influenced by the internet?
Astaereth: Misinformed?
Chrch912: Well sir, studies have shown that Christians are more likely to support gay and minority groups than non-christians
Chrch912: Would you say your viewpoint has been influenced by the internet?
Astaereth: Yes.
Chrch912: So would it be correct to say that the internet has made you more tolerant of gays and minorities, but instilled intolerance in you towards Christians?
Astaereth: Sure.
Chrch912: Ok thank you sir for your time, I hope you have a nice evening.
Astaereth: You too.
Astaereth: Bye.

Yes, of course. I'm just saying to be careful, 'cause it's an easy mistake to make.

Most of the anti-gay argument comes down to 'god hates gays', so I'd have to say that that makes it look like christians might be a little less gay-friendly than the rest of the population. If this is a misconception, let's see christian groups displaying a bit of love of their gay neighbours, whaddaya say?

Yuppers, just ask President Bush:

-- Tax cuts for the Rich

-- Job cuts for the Middle Class

-- Benefit cuts for the Poor

Jesus said Luke 14:33: "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple."

Again, Jesus "told the rich man to sell all that he had and give to the poor, come follow me and you will have treasure in Heaven! (Luke 18:22; 12:33-34)