2 the believers & unbelievers, let's dig deep 4 one sec

I don't have a problem with folks who choose not believe, because you have a right to choose to believe in whatever you want. It's all on you, but what I do have a problem with those who choose not to believe and they feel as if they have a right to disrespect & ridicule those who choose to believe. I've seen it many done many times on this site. I think some people believe they have a right to do this, because of their lack of respect for religion, but my question is, if you are a atheist who ridicules Christians (or any other religion) for believing then , what makes you so different from the religious leaders who ridicules others 4 living a alternative lifestyle? See What I’m saying ?

Conclusion, respect comes from both end, rather you choose to believe or not and just because you don’t believe, there still is a such thing of knowing the difference between wrong & right.

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[This message was edited Mon Nov 17 8:11:58 PST 2003 by DigitalLisa]

DigitalLisa said:

Because athiests don't go around starting wars in the name of imaginary characters.

Religions do.

Thats the difference.

SquirrelMeat said:

mdiver said:

DigitalLisa said:

"Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany"

soulpower said:

SquirrelMeat said:

SquirrelMeat said:

You're being fooled if you think republicans and the religious-right are the only ones involved in this globalist agenda.

Also, be careful not to stereotype all people who follow a religion. It's really a shame what people have done in the name of religion, but if we look at the life of Jesus, he done none of those things. That's who I follow.

Peace.

Jasziah said:

DigitalLisa said:

Jasziah said:

You're being fooled if you think republicans and the religious-right are the only ones involved in this globalist agenda.

Also, be careful not to stereotype all people who follow a religion. It's really a shame what people have done in the name of religion, but if we look at the life of Jesus, he done none of those things. That's who I follow.

Peace.

true

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
(1934-1998)

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile..
Remembering that this special dash
May last only a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

butter said:

DigitalLisa said:

Jasziah said:

You're being fooled if you think republicans and the religious-right are the only ones involved in this globalist agenda.

Also, be careful not to stereotype all people who follow a religion. It's really a shame what people have done in the name of religion, but if we look at the life of Jesus, he done none of those things. That's who I follow.

Peace.

true

can I ask a question...whats a republican?

And isnt what u just said the same as what squirrel meat said, just in different words.?

DigitalLisa said:

butter said:

DigitalLisa said:

Jasziah said:

You're being fooled if you think republicans and the religious-right are the only ones involved in this globalist agenda.

Also, be careful not to stereotype all people who follow a religion. It's really a shame what people have done in the name of religion, but if we look at the life of Jesus, he done none of those things. That's who I follow.

Peace.

true

can I ask a question...whats a republican?

And isnt what u just said the same as what squirrel meat said, just in different words.?

How can I explain this ?


A republican is just a bunch of conservatives who likes 2 rule over the less unfornate... in other words democrats or liberals as some people like 2 call them , butlike I said before with 2day's day and age, there's really not a difference between a democrat or a republican cuz they all in it 4 money & power and will phuck over just about anybody 2 get it. that's just sad. that's just 2 my understanding.


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[This message was edited Mon Nov 17 11:01:23 PST 2003 by DigitalLisa]

Actually, I believe atheism is a belief unto itself. Just like Neo said, "the problem is choice." We can choose to believe in God, or not to believe in him. Some on this board have advocated their non-beliefs with near-evangelical fervor. I think that, like evangelicals, atheists believe that they have found the "truth" and will shout it out so that others can know.

Atheists on this board are, indeed, quite religious.

namepeace said:

DigitalLisa said:

sometimes words can be cast to the swine

talmuzic said:

Butter,only a hit dog will holler...

talmuzic said:

I have no problem with believers who respect non-believers. I can't stand those who say what they believe is FACT, cuz they're too afraid they won't sound confident about their faith if they say they BELIEVE. They're all in fear of pissing off their God. When people follow religions, they're just following ancient ideas and stories. Why accept that as fact? I guess that'll continue until the real truth is revealed.

EvilWhiteMale said:

Tal, I've posted elsewhere that I neither believe nor disbelieve as I have not seen any proof, so I am pretty open to debate when it comes to discussing it. I've also said that I respect believers and that religion intrigues me...learning about other peoples beliefs and cultures rids society of ignorance from which things like bullying, racism etc stem from...education is the key.

If you regard your self as a child of god...then damn you had a shitty upbringing and I don't wanna be a part of your family if being part of it is gonna make me show animosity towards others with differing beliefs...which to me is no different to racism, homophobia etc

namepeace said:

So...how's everybody doing?

butter said:

So...how's everybody doing?

EvilWhiteMale said:

So...how's everybody doing?

Melody!!

My two cents:

Believe what you want. I have friends of all faiths and I don't sit back and judge them and wonder if what they believe if the 'truth' or not.