Lam's issues

Following the suggestion of AdminBen, I am opening this thread so we can move the discussion that started in Commands from God and his general level of interaction in the modern age

This is a response to Message 37. I understand the frustration. But, as someone once said, institutions don't learn. People learn, but there is a changeover in the people who run the institutions.I do see change, but it is slow. Many (but not all) christians are somewhat gullible people who tend to play follow the leader in preference to thinking for themselves. The leadership of the churches is dominated by people from older generations, and they are far more reluctant to be accepting of gays than are the younger generation. That's why it takes time. There are many christians, including clergy, who are defending your rights, who support the first amendment, and who are opposed to the contemporary attacks on science.It is unfortunate that at present the Federal government is controlled by the most extreme group. The place to fight is at the polls, both in the 2006 elections and the 2008 presidential elections.

This is what comes with us being a social species. People choose to associate with a group that gives them comfort, perhaps for reasons completely unrelated to their religion. They then adopt the dogmas that will best keep them in good relations with this social group.