[victim soul]

Same old tired story - "the church has lost its credibility" Isn't it amazing that the church has lost its credibility on this when most Americans have purposefully ignored its teachings and warnings for how many years?

Those selfishless clergy who have provided sanctuary and protection of the holy shrines for millions of pilgims can't do an awful lot with pistols stuck to their heads inside and outside the Church unless you want them to have them witness the murders of each innocent bystander first.

Martyrdom has never been a problem for Christians who trust God before men.

However, why are you and others raising the stakes on protecting this sacred place --This particular Church -- at Easter Time no less?

[etcetera]

"...clergy who have provided sanctuary and protection of the holy shrines for millions of pilgims..."

Shrines which attract pilgims are money makers for the Church. To be the cleric in charge of such a shrine is a big deal among the clergy. So the Church and its clergy have a very large stake in preserving the physical site and its religous significance. This is THE problem with organized religion.

[pepsionice]

One can predict the outcome quiet easily now. The noise will basically cause lack of sleep and they will eventually suffer a nervious breakdown...probably within 72 hours....at which time, they will likely rush out guns ablazing and be shot down with quick effect Israeli machine fire. The liberal press will attack this method but it will force a reaction within a reasonable amount of time.

[Dog Gone]

However, why are you and others raising the stakes on protecting this sacred place --This particular Church -- at Easter Time no less?

What on earth does that have to do with it? The situation is happening now, which makes it an exceedingly appropriate time to discuss it, I think.

I'm not talking about the church's credibility on matters of doctrine or anything having to do with spiritual matters at all. I am questioning their conduct in this situation.

What is wrong with a statement saying, "You may not use this church as a shield in this conflict." Can you imagine what Islam's response would be if, say, the Serbs had used a mosque to hide their tanks in Kosovo during our aerial bombardment?