......and I'm as liberal as they come. The difference is in literalism vs. the more 'esoteric' view. I sincerely believe that the problem with most RW evangelicals is that they take too much too literally too far out of context without understanding the historical and cultural influences on what was written. They stand up proudly proclaiming their morality while casting dispersions on those they feel are below them. They use the Bible to beat everyone over the head.

This is not what I consider 'true' evangelism.

The lessons that Christ taught in the NT were ones of humility, compassion, love, and service. They were not lessons of pridefulness, boasting, division, or discrimination. Sure some verses can be interpreted to be that way, but if taken in context, the true lesson is revealed. Even Paul in one of his letters warned against divisions in the early Church.

Do I believe that 'under God' should be part of the pledge? No. Do I believe in Ten Commandment monuments in every governmental office? Hell no. Even the Bible teaches separation of church and state. Don't believe me? Read Matthew 22:20-22.

For me, personally, there is one passage that spells it all out in black and white, Matthew 25:34-45. In particular, Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."

That, to me, is what it is all about. Making this world a better place by humbling yourself and serving others.