""Lox, I linked Christians with homophobes because, if you read the report, it is a Christian movement which is calling for the ultimate legal penalty to be applied to homosexuals. That's homophobic enough for me. What disappoints is that for some of you, the self- assumed tag "Christian" puts them beyond criticism.""

I think you miss the point Paul. Nobody here is actually defending these nutjobs. What you have is the usual knee jerk reactions of a few on both sides.

1. You have the few who seize every opportunity to discredit a belief system which posits the existence of God

2. You have the few who see every comment about any religious sect, as an attack on religion per se.

Two opposing schools of thought which, based on their individual false premises, go to war on practically every thread where any mention is made of religion.

IMHO, the important fact about the "Family" is that, no matter what they choose to call themselves, they are about as far removed from "Christian" as it is possible to be.

Therefor, anyone attacking their aims and objectives is emphatically NOT attacking either Christianity, or religious faith (believers please note).

On the other side of the coin, those who do not believe in a deity, should take a step back, and re-examine their stance on religion.

There is as much proof of the non-existence, as there is of the existence, of GOD!..........Precisely none!

Neither side can ever prove their case, so instead of constantly reiterating "THERE IS NO GOD", it might be more respectful of others' feelings to say "I don't believe in God".

Don T.