I thought this might be an interesting read to some people. Below is the link.
http://www.markswatson.com/dyrel.html
http://www.markswatson.com/dyrel.html
Why do people like him care? I don't understand. Why cant he just do his own thing, be happy and worship whomever he wants how he wants and not worry about everyone else? I believe in God. It's great, but I don't advertise my view of god onto other people or try to "educate" them or change politics without an invitation. Take othat money spent on the church billboard, that I find personally offensive and an eyesore, and feed some hungry children, or get some help for a drug addict that wants it. I just don't understand how what I do affects yu, so why would you want to limit my freedom to be happy in the way I wish? It's not you, so why worry about it? Is it because the Christian Right has been a minority for so long that now they are afraid of losing their power? I'm not saying that to be a smart butt, just think about it. Let's say the entire world because a horrible atheist society. Homosexuality and abortions were commonplace. Why would it bother you if you did your own thing? According to your beliefs, they are the ones that are going to hell, so why bother? According to the Bible, Jesus went from place to place spreading his message, but he didn't stay in a town and force it on other people. He offered to tell them, and if they declined he went on. Why can't people just be like that? Look at me. If someone wants to talk about religion with me, I'll talk. I think it's fascinating, but I'll do it in an unbiased way and stay neutral. If they want to hear what my personal beliefs are, they can ask me and I'll tell them and that will be that.
Actually, the Bible, being God breathed and all does mention Him caring what you do. He cares enough to give you a choice and it's up to us to make that choice. It makes me think of my parents. The give me the choice to obey or not obey and that works for me. If they did not give me a choice, that doesn't work for me and I'm more willing to rebel and all the such. He gives us a choice of whether or not to believe in Him. If we do, we do. If we don't, we don't. Either way we live with the consequences of our choice.Do you know what I think about God? I think he's so great, he's above all of this. I don't think God cares what I do in my bedroom, or if Susy has an abortion. Have you ever tried to put yourself in the position of another person, and tried to think of what it would be like to go through something like that and the internal conflict and the reasoning of how a person would come to the conclusion of having an abortion?
The thing is that I don't ever think that Christianity is going to die, but I do think that all religion needs to be taken out of our government.
Am I just some radical or something?
...but rather "Follow your heart!" and "Do what feels good!"
The reason "Christians" or any other group of followers of organized religion care what you do and how the government is run is because they are trying to control you. Just as the author of this article is warning of the "godless" trying to control peoples mind he is calling for "Christians" to force their ways on others. Oraganized relgion is mind control. Organized religions cause atrophy of the mind. Their goal is to make you one more goose stepping solider in their army of mental (and physical) conquest.
Also I found it quite funny when he tried to argue Darwinism was a religion. Philosophy maybe but not a religion. It doesnt even attempt to address the spritual aspect of humans how can you consider it a religion.
Though in the end this is all irrelivent as Muhammad was the last prophet of God.
dictionary.com said:1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
JLAP said:My God isn't some Scary old man, mine is more like a Hippie and is caring and understanding.
I don't see why some Christians get so pissed at the theory of evolution. I don't see why God couldn't have made everything through evolution.
That new Creation Museum in like... Kansas or some place is a total joke. Man walking with Dinosaurs. It's laughable. Some people don't think for themselves and just believe what they're told. Then again I shouldn't criticize them... on the other hand it's pretty absurd to me atleast.
I wonder why Darwin took back his theory on his deathbed. Maybe he went crazy or something.
Oh my, we have religion our gov't? I hope you don't mean Bush... I don't care what he is, he has abused a few too many powers, and I used to like him!Originally Posted by Farmer Dave View Post
The thing is that I don't ever think that Christianity is going to die, but I do think that all religion needs to be taken out of our government.
I don't think it's a matter of having or not having religion in our gov't. It is a matter of politicians standing on what they believe but not forcing it into our government. If abortion is to be made illegal, then it better be because the majority of America want it banned, not because a bunch of politicians force it through congress. That's the idea of democracy, rule by the majority. If the majority ban something, then it's banned. If the majority doesn't want something banned, then it's not banned. The way I see it is that abortion won't be banned on a national level until it's dealt with on a state level. If you want to have an abortion I'd suggest you stick to the states. Most of them don't care what you do anyway. Some do, but most don't.