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Good morning Mr. Tan.

Some people just want to be Christian because they want to belong to a team. They are not really interested in God. Such Christians will get angry at me if I point out the inconsistencies and contradictions in the Christian faith. The discourse won't get any further than just arguing. 

But for the Christians who are interested in God, this discourse will make them think. And if they are honest with themselves, they will seek to find the truth. And eventually, they will become Muslim if God so wills. Truth and falsehood are poles apart and people can see the difference clearly, even you. 

I'm not sure which type are you. I cannot tell what's in your heart. If you are the former, I will sincerely apologize to you. It is not my intention to make you angry. And I suggest you don't read my postings anymore. But if you are the latter, ask me why I believe you're on the wrong path.

It's no secret that many governments across the world have their own brigades of apologists and hatchet men to propagandize and defend something - such as a cause, organisation or system - that's being criticized or attacked by other people. In the faith arena, an apologist can come in the person of a dogmatist, and so arguing with them is pointless. Another type of apologist is a Christ follower who defends and clear up misconceptions about the Christian faith without forcing his views down other's throat, the way a religious dogmatist does. He's also ready to share the exclusive gospel in our inclusive world.

It isn't hard to see which of the two categories I fall into from my descriptions given above. No, I have never haboured any ill feelings toward anyone in SGtalk, not least you. And certainly not hatred because hate in all its manifestations is wrong. I've said we're on opposite poles when it comes to religious faith. Yet you're still telling me politely that I'm on the wrong path. I can see through you, but I won't call you a dogmatist even though you fit that description. Some things are better left unsaid. Suffice to say, all the ding-dongs about the Bible here, courtesy of your goodself, extends beyond the physical world - into a spiritual warfare too.