i didn't say (or even imply) that those values are exclusive to Christianity. nor did i say that the Bible is the only place to find these morals.
Okey, well then please accept my apologies as I did had the feeling that you implied just that. I have to say though that
usually, and yes I'm generalizing here, Christians tend to act at least "as if" they have a certain kind of exclusivity on morals.
I have heard far too many times that the Bible is the right or even only place to find morals and that without it, people would not be able to find morals. Apparently you disagree with that, just like me.
all i said was that the Bible places NO restrictions on my life, and cited some examples of moral teachings in the Bible that could (perhaps) be misconstrued as restrictions, when they are actually good examples of living that are inconsequential to our salvation.
Right, but I do not have restrictions either, so I guess we can leave it at this then as far as restrictions. You have to admit though, they often talk about 'being released' or 'freedom' both when people convert to a certain belief and when people break from their religion again. Kind of contradictory if you ask me when it comes to restrictions, but I guess it's just a certain feeling...
Cheers
