‘A Cross Underneath One’s Clothing Is Okay’: An Interview with the Bishop of Arabia
P-Nut says: “Those of you calling this Bishop a coward are idiots…if he tries to convert people he will be at best expelled, at worst killed…I’m sure that he does accept converts but must do so in secret,talking about it would get people killed.” and then also adds: “I don’t believe in any Gods or other fairy-tales but I do think that for those who need it religion is ok and lots of churches do lots of good for people.” Of course if religion is merely a comforting fantasy and/or do-gooder’s club then P-Nut is absolutely correct. However, practically all Christians and their Churches and almost assuredly the Bishop himself don’t view themselves this way. Once you concede your faith is a sham, why bother with it at all? If such a religious leader really had this attitude I suppose charlatan would be a much better title than coward. I hope he wrestles with his decisions and short-comings as do the rest of us as he tries to perceive God’s will in this painfully difficult situation.
