Moonchild, I don't understand why you say this is patronising, or even prostyletising. I think given the tone of what Praise said, you could respond with more grace. You are right, this isn't music related. I don't care, I understand that you do, and you have a valid point- but I don't think it's patronising. She never asked you to become Christian, she never said hers was the only way- she only apologised, as best she could, for all the things that have been done under the name of Christ to offended people - these people, here, on mudcat, perhaps like yourself, I wouldn't know. As for The Yank- Every group, race, and nation in the world has commited atrocities. Horrible things have been done in the name of peace, of love, or God, Allah, whatever thing you can name. That does not make these things bad. That does not mean that all the good things also inspired by these causes, beliefs, etc, should be discounted. I believe that Praise is a good, kind, honest, giving woman, who follows her Christian ideals to heal instead of hurt, and give instead of take, push down, or fear. She has no duty to apologise as she did - and you have no right to suggest that she should do more, or indeed, that any of us who are Christian, and are NOT these people you name nor follow them, should owe you or the world more. We are sorry that pain has been caused. I would heal it if I could. But don't turn the accusing finger on me or be angry at me - my beliefs, of goodness, kindness, honesty, and healing, not those of Pat Robertson, are what I call Christianity.

I just think it's funny... everyone complains that the Christians rule the world, and squash all other religions in our path - has anyone else out there found out how had it is to be a Christian and not be railed upon for your beliefs? I don't feel like the winner.

-Jessica