Chasing the moneychangers out of the temple wasn't exactly being tolerant. People I know don't like when I bring that example up. Matt 21:12-17.
On another note, I honestly do not get upset when some atheist tries to "lecture" me on how to be a Christian and I must follow rules they do not believe in themselves, otherwise I am "not a true Christian". They cherry pick a verse, or a section of it, use it completely out of context -- followed by some foolish statement of how the Bible is a manmade construct of anecdotal stories thrown together by the Nicene council, and how anyone that believes in God is in a mind control cult. That person is the definition of every example of a fool in Proverbs. Btw atheist biblical scholars and some Christians, the scriptures aren't meant to be taken on simply a single verse basis, they need to be understood in context by the passage, whether that requires 3-4 verses or an entire chapter.
You have to consider the source, if someone who is utterly ignorant of the Bible can push you into anger by their vindictive attack on your faith, please take time to examine yourself, put on the armor of God, pray.
Chasing the moneychangers out of the temple wasn't exactly being tolerant. People I know don't like when I bring that example up. Matt 21:12-17.
On another note, I honestly do not get upset when some atheist tries to "lecture" me on how to be a Christian and I must follow rules they do not believe in themselves, otherwise I am "not a true Christian". They cherry pick a verse, or a section of it, use it completely out of context -- followed by some foolish statement of how the Bible is a manmade construct of anecdotal stories thrown together by the Nicene council, and how anyone that believes in God is in a mind control cult. That person is the definition of every example of a fool in Proverbs. Btw atheist biblical scholars and some Christians, the scriptures aren't meant to be taken on simply a single verse basis, they need to be understood in context by the passage, whether that requires 3-4 verses or an entire chapter.
You have to consider the source, if someone who is utterly ignorant of the Bible can push you into anger by their vindictive attack on your faith, please take time to examine yourself, put on the armor of God, pray.
Psalms 23