| A few months ago, I had a conversation with a | | | | isn't it? Furthermore, if they believe they're right, then |
| churchgoer who complained about religious | | | | logically, they must consider groups with different |
| intolerance. He said (and I paraphrase), "When it | | | | doctrinal views to be incorrect. That's the nature of |
| comes to religous beliefs, I really don't like people | | | | logic. So naturally, any church that puts thought into |
| who think they're the ones that are right." | | | | its techings will consider its own views to be correct. |
| Something about his words made me uncomfortable. | | | | And naturally, it will say that churches with differing |
| As I squirmed in my seat, I realized why. | | | | doctrines are in error. This isn't a moral condemnation |
| When a church or denomination takes a doctrinal | | | | (at least, not necessarily) rather, it's just plain |
| stance, then of course it's because they believe | | | | common sense. |
| they're right. After all, that's what doctrine is about, | | | | |