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03-31-2007, 10:25 PM
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Brian that made a lot of sense and is pretty much where I'm coming from.
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03-31-2007, 10:46 PM
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You have both made a tremendous amount of sense.
Our faith is such (that is, if we have faith--and there are many that do not) that it alllows us to see and to understand and accept that we are all different in our beliefs, but those beliefs are the foundation that engages us towards being better human beings, able to move through life each day making a difference. That, being a fine goal. We don't always need a building with stained glass, but we do usually find ourselves gravatating to, and benefitting from, those that are likeminded. There's comfort there.
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03-31-2007, 10:47 PM
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With religion causing as many problems as it does with intolerance of others beliefs and behaviors, I start thinking that God is being made into a very mean Santa Claus for adults.
Its a freeforall. "No he does not come down the chimney anymore, he uses UPS. Well if you believe that may he strike you down, everyone knows he uses the chimney." Forget small details like some people have no chimneys. It gets way silly but dangerous. Too much micromanagement of details that lead to hatred. I really get tired during the season of the birth of Christ being told that x-mas has gotten out of hand. For gosh sakes let the kids have some fun without the infliction of guilt. The Catholic church (raised under this flag) just thrives on guilt. You were born bad, you will always be bad, you cant be as good as Christ so realize this and take pennance... its too much for young children.
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03-31-2007, 10:57 PM
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Getting rid of religion won't solve any problems. The key is getting rid of stupid people.
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03-31-2007, 11:01 PM
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[quote=Pillow Pants]Getting rid of religion won't solve any problems. The key is getting rid of stupid people.[/QUOTE]
How do you suggest we do this PP?
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03-31-2007, 11:05 PM
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[quote=randallscott35]
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03-31-2007, 11:07 PM
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[quote=Pillow Pants]
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03-31-2007, 11:11 PM
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03-31-2007, 10:56 PM
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Well said,Brian! And the very fact that humans fail a perfect God is reason enough to make sure that the Bible is the final word. Our reasonings are not His, so it's imperative that we 'hang in there' until we understand what God is saying through the Bible. It's not a sprint...it's a marathon.
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