Originally posted by Capes:
I've had to deal with people treating me like a second-class citizen quite frequently. This is mainstream America, too, not some cultish influence.
Mind you, I'm not saying this is how all Christians view the world or that this is how the Bible dictates life, but I'm saying it really still depends on where you live.
So knowing this I would think you'd lay the mistreatment you received at the feet of the folks that treated you badly, not any aspect of Christianity.
The Christianity laid out in the Gospel does not oppress people, no matter what race or gender you are; it sets folks free. Anyone trying to say different is making a powerplay or trying for profit.
