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First let me apologize for taking so long to answer, it's not lack of interest, but priorities. I'm a huge soccer fan. Both my kids played in college, my son for Texas' intramural team that beat Michigan for a national title, and my daughter of UNT (full books, tuition and fees which just about matched what we spent on club soccer for both of them over the years) where they advanced to the NCAA tourney, and in a different year beat my Alma mater Texas... I was surprised at how easy it was to cheer for UNT vs UT. Anyway, I've been watching ALL of the games of the World Cup (thanks Directv.) and it's taking much of my time. (Aside, I love the idea that Spain, Italy and England, have been eliminated, and the USA has almost certainly earned a spot. In a perfect world Germany would be eliminated by a USA defeat and advance with Ghana thus eliminating Portugal as well. That would mean that three of FIFA's top four teams would be going home. Oh, and while I'm happy to see Italy go, I'm disgusted by what Suarez did and I think he should be banned for life from the sport! Now that's a case of my intolerance. Three different cases of biting and using racist language should disqualify him. I like was Lawless said about the shame he brought to his own family.

Back on topic:

I had an internal debate about answering this post. It's hard to take seriously any list of "Christian" organization headed by Westboro Baptist Church & the
Ku Klux Klan. The WBC has less ths 40 members, is not affiliated with any Christian organization (they are NOT part of the Baptist Assembly for example). As for KKK, please!

Looking at others on the list I'm not sure what you are calling "intolerant!" I'm not a member of any of them, but most appear to be pro-life & pro-family groups. I know it's popular to label someone who disagrees with a position "intolerant," it's a nice straw man, but you'll need to provide evidence of their "intolerance," to make your case. I did email several and heard that they are open to gays joining their church or group for example.

Still, even if you're right, and I must admit that in any group as large as the the Christian church universal, you will find someone who is truly intolerant. I think I did "many" not "any." However, if you compare the total membership of all these groups they are dwarfed by just the membership of the Catholic Church which does take positions on issues but is not "intolerant" of individuals. They are constantly reaching out to others, including gays for example. In fact I don't know of any Christian creed or group is not inclusive. If for example you believe that Catholics are "intolerant" of "LBGT's" we'll just have agree to disagree as I believe they've made it clear that their position is to condemn the sin but love the sinner.

That is also the position of all the churches I know of, and is my definition of inclusive. If a church becomes a warehouse for saints rather than a hospital for sinners they've lost the mission laid down by Christ in Mat 25. Personally, I don't have any problem with Gays having any position in the church. I am guilty of breaking several of the big 10 (my brother-in-law recently bought a very expensive RV that I am certain would look better in my driveway than his which makes me guilty of envy) and homosexual activity isn't one of those.

Finally, I'm not clear on what Number 3 that you say I am means. I'm sure that's my fault because I let this sit for so long. I do hope you'll let me know if it's important

On the other hand I do see a lack of tolerance in much of the LBGT community. The idea of suing a baker because of his faith just seems so wrong on so many levels.

See my latest post on cars and Christians. However, my experience is that the most closed minded folks are atheists. They are also the most easily "offended." One might be justified in comparing atheist to vampires in their aversion to seeing any religious symbols.?