Originally posted by rift:
I'll just one thing, and leave it at that. I am a Christian. I have been for 17 years now.
I consider myself very knowledgeable of "Christian culture" and the nature of the church. Having said that, I can say without hesitation or doubt, these people you're talking about in here are not in any way representative of the thoughts, mentalities, or ideologies of mainstream Christianity.
What were you before you became a "Christian"?
What branch or denomination of Christian are you a member? What church?
Are you claiming your denomination of Christianity is "mainstream"? If so, why?