There is no question that people who claim to be representing religion or Christianity, in particular, do so through dangerous and offensive words and action and succeed in making the lives of others much worse. However, I believe that the basic concepts presented in the Old and New Testaments provide a positive path to a way that strengthens, inspires, and guides people into a style of life that can lead to fulfillment, harmony, and responsible, charitable and honorable living. Those who distort the basic concepts for whatever reason are indeed a plague.
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