PolyDommesgirl
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i would like to preface my statements by saying, there are very few people i would consider entering a debate about religion, because to me, watching people debate over religion is like watching people with no programming experience trying to write code for Linux.
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In my opinion.
Religion:
• a topic that raises such passion, it can create wars,
• in some countries is the law,
• at its foundation; a book of metaphors parables and stories as told by men/women, that has been translated through many languages in the last 2500 (or more) years.
• a form of societal control
• a means to instill guilt
• a believe in martyrdom and the ever after.
Did you know the Koran, The Bible and Torah, have references to each other?
Did you know the Bible and the Koran condone the use of Cannabis Sativa as a medicinal?
Consider this, originally religion was meant to explain things in simple terms that were difficult or unexplainable at that time period.
In one chapter, the bible says "God gave us animals to eat".
In another chapter it says "not to eat pork", but doesn’t clearly explain why. We now know pork can be unhealthy when not cooked properly. Could the be a reason to not eat pork?
What if the bible is right, but the mankind’s interpretations are wrong.
Flip and interchange some words, watch how drastic some sentences change.
What if God is an acronym, “Govern Ones Destiny”, or perhaps it means “Energy”
What if Heaven is energy collective?
Imagine 30 people, at 30 difference view points watching a car accident. Their recount will be similar, but it unlikely all will be the same. The key information will lie with the 2 drivers in the accident.
It is this same manner the Bible, Koran and Torah, are being read, and retold. But the key insights of these beautiful books, is not accessible to the average person, because we were not there.
Do you remember to put every single detail in your journal?
You need to study languages and cultures to even come close to understanding the Bible, Koran and Torah. Otherwise you are just part of the audience.
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Why should religion get special rights and a special status afforded to no other belief systems?
Simple, because they ordered it to be. When the Muslim Extremist killed the European cartoonist for mocking Allah, the world essentially condoned their actions and allowed this to happen.
We need to cope with it and move on. Asking this question is like asking a tree to relocate itself.
God and religion should be treated on exactly the same basis as any other belief system and in many places it is.
Religious zealots are being "reprimanded" for their behavior. Look at what is happening in California. People are not caving in to the extremist any more.
Why should we be asked to automatically respect religious belief systems
Because its the RIGHT THING TO DO.
...when this demand is not made for any other belief systems?
In many places this is no longer the case. Christians (and other religions) are be being very assertively reminded to love all others equally.
It's not easy to change behaviors and beliefs of others.
Some times we need to change our own beliefs first.
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THERE IS NO SPOON.
fr The Matrix
The best religious movie of all time
< Message edited by PolyDommesgirl -- 2/10/2012 8:03:53 AM >
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