The only path to salvation

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The current Christian interpretation of Jesus - that "going through him is the only way to salvation", and all others are damned to hell - This is the single most dangerous and deadly element in the entire religion.

It has led to centuries of oppression, abuse, torture, and murder. That history, sadly, *will* repeat itself. It is unavoidable.

I know. Most Christians would read this and think to themselves 'no, that's not where we're coming from.' But the reality is that time is very long. It took centuries for Christianity to evolve its philosophies, as well as it's self-perceived relationship to other religions. Attitudes evolved with it, sometimes benevolent, sometimes oppressive, sometimes murderous. It has ebbed and flowed through Christianity's history.

And time going forward is very long as well. Attitudes that were oppressive and wrong in the past, that are benevolent and harmless now, will continue to ebb and flow - once again into cruel oppression. This philosophy of "mine is the only path" guarantees it.

Please wake up and realize the deadly danger of this attitude. An impossible request, I fear - Let it go.