We had a discussion in class and we aren't supposed to talk in reference to religon but i don't understand the "big FUSS" that has created so much conservercy. I think i spelled that wrong!!!!!!
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Okay, the big FUSS is that the Christian tradition does not include Jesus being married and having children. The Da Vinci Code is all about the Catholic Church conspiring to keep this "truth" hidden for hundreds of years. Also, the descendents of Jesus have been hidden by the Catholic Church.
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This is the religious forum, it's called religion and spirituality. Why start another forum when this gets more hits than someone's unknown blog? How else would you use freedom of speech unless you are discussing words? Seriously, we like the word, the word is good. But what point are you trying to make here? That people ought to be inclosed and not speak to each other? Do you get it? Or are you just fed up from hearing about it? I already mentioned why this place is better than a blog. If it's tiring why are you here? As for the questions, most of the questions have nothing to do with spirituality, most of the questions have more to do with retards asking stupid questions than anything spiritual (just kidding whatshoudIdo, I actually find your gag funny:). I don't read the bible but am interested in what people have to say about it. Spiritual and religious questions have always been answered but always need an answer, kind of like, how can we make the world a better place. The second you stop asking is the second you stop being human.
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buddy, same happens with me.yes, its a total lack of respect. If people who believe are proud of it, i am equally proud of the fact that i am a non-believer and a rational person who puts rationality above faith; believes in doing things, not in miracles.
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Although I am a strong believer in the seperation of church and state, I also have no problem with the ID issue. I do believe it is an end run around the seperation rules, but I also know as a non-believer I am far outnumbered by those who are believers in the three major religious sects (Christian, Jewish, Muslims) of America. Despite my reservations, I think there are positive things in this controversy: \n  \n1) In Cali, it is an ELECTIVE- you can elect NOT to take it! \n2) I am secure in my own beliefs and that I have passed that on to my child. I can respect her veiws, even if I disagree with them because I know she respects mine back. \n3) I am not afraid to answer my child's questions- it would make me happy because then she is talking to me and it proves she is THINKING. \n4) If your major reason for not wanting this stuff in school is just because you don't like it, you should attend more board meetings so it never gets on the agenda to start with. Don't wait til money and time has been invested to pitch a fit. Get involved.\n5) We are becoming globally Politically Correct. If all you're thinking about is how to prove your way is the right way, how to avoid offending anyone or causing controversy, or how to please everyone, you are not thinking about the SUBJECT AT HAND. \n\nGood Question :-)
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Ooh, well said.  You're gonna get a lot of "but you didn't read the whole thing," and "but you don't UNDERSTAAANNND", and "how dare you twist the meaning of the bible", and "you're taking it out of context."  As if a story of infanticide could possibly be misunderstood or taken out of context.\n\nI've asked questions like this and I always get those kinds of non-answers.  I especially get a kick out of "but that's not what it means!"  When I point out that the meaning is perfectly clear, then they start spluttering how-dare-you and the conversation is over.\n\nKeep asking. Even the non-answers are educational.
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If you study religeon, most of them believe in a time of "tribulation" where all souls who follow said religeon will be "saved" and wisked off to a brand newe beautiful world full of all things nice and cozy. THIS world is irrelevant. They focus on abeyance to thjeir writs. Nothing else matters to them, really. In their view its a distraction from grace. :)
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Josh, I can understand your reaction and plea. It's sort of like having a bunch of mosquitos buggin' you and you can't get away from them, and you don't have any "RAID". Religious arguments are useless. Many Christians are trying to do God's work for him, rather than just focusing on their own walk with God, and letting God do his own work. They get pushy in their zeal to get everybody "saved". Some of them mean well, but some are really not mentally or spiritually well, and they'll give RELIGIOUS answers to everthing, including NON RELIGIOUS questions. I know that you can delete your own answer to a question, but sometimes I think it would be a good idea if people asking a question could delete answers that offended them. That way the pushy ones (and other people who give offensive answers)would get their answers deleted quite often, and they would soon learn that what they were doing wasn't appreciated and wasn't doing any good. And it would filter the answers for other readers who want to read relevant answers and cast a vote etc. You might want to suggest that to Yahoo. By the way, I am a Christian too.
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No way, dude. It is not like we're in English class together under an observant teacher's presence revising each other's papers. Spelling comes in helpful when trying to make yourself look good in formal or business relations. However, this Yahoo! Answers thing isn't a formal thing. Or is it?\nThose who go stray off topic by correcting your spelling should be corrected for not answering your question...now that's actually a real issue when it comes to informal communication!
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you should try posting a question on the spiritual forum... They FREAK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sometimes they don't even read my comment.  They just look at my avitar and "REPORT"
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from personal experience: no matter what age, religion, education or how much money you have we all tend to do it at some point or another.  we all gossip about everyone from celebrities, friends, coworkers or even family member's. we may have different reason such as a form of complains about the other person, envy , and just plain bored.  i came to the conclusion that everyone those whether they believe or not . so i guess it's part of human nature. it might be wrong but that's life.  it seems that it becomes more that just a conversations when person "A" and "b" are talking about person "c" and then person "A" goes and tells persons "C" what person "B" said about her.  that's really when it becomes a problem  we should  just learn to take it as a conversation and that all it is
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As a Wiccan I feel this kind of thing is just ridiclous. People have been gossiping about others for many years and it hasnt changed much. People are known by their deeds not by their words in my opinion, if you put out kindness and have the forethought to choose your words before you speak, you got it made. \n\nIt is true that Christians have taken our symbols, our Sabbats and the like and incorporated them into their thealogy, symbolism and the like; but this is not the way of the modern day Christian, most are more tolerant of us these days then when the Christian Church began. \n\nTechnically, one cannot worship someone or something if one doesnt believe in it. Hope this helps. Blessed Be.
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Well, arguing gives you something to do...you know...pass the time.  I would think believing in religion would be quite boring, unless you're a bible thumping Christian conservative who goes door to door passing out church flyers.  It's close...really close.
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no it isn't right. you hold your head up high and walk proudly.ignorance has been around for a long time.I'm thankful for being a Christian,because i know that i would get stupid right back at them.We both know that's not the way,so try your best to ignore them and let some adults know whats happening.Please let me know how this ugly problem gets resolved.I truly care!
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well..first of all its important to remember religion IS a VERY sensitive and personal matter to talk about and discuss. so i guess it only natural for people to be defensive about it. not only for christian, but for any religion and believes.\nthat's why i think we should be really careful and sensitive in posing Q and A in this topic. Especially if its not about yours. \nin critical matter...guess its just part of our curiosity towards the whole thing. sort of our way to understand and  find believe, by relating it to the facts an evidences .and i strongly believe no one have the right to be rude about it!
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You are really cheeky !Do nt extravagance so much to show your hostile toward muslims . Your words hinted it indirectly .It s not advisable for you to talk so here.Be careful !
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Thing is that are differences in all cultures and religions.  We are people with different ideas and different beliefs.  That shouldn't mean because I am different from some one else they have a right to hate the difference or me.  We are different, we should celebrate that not hate it.  The religious hatred has been going on as long as one can remember I am sure.  Why?  Does it make one better than the other? No.  Just makes you look like an ass when you scream hatred and have no valid reason for it.  \nAnd as far as on this forum goes.  Its sad, I am genuinely curious about other faiths.  Though I do not follow them I do enjoy learning about them and I am constantly bumping into people trying to convert some one.  This should be a place of education and nothing more.  If you are interested in converting people do it else where.. Thats my take on it.  and the VonJumbo character and Schneb, to me, fuel the fire for forced conversion and hatred on this forum.. But again this is only my opinion.
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It is sacred to me, but I won't describe the experience here, beyond that. It is very personal and precious to me.\n\nSadly, I do not feel I can share it comfortably. Too many people at YA are too quick to rush in, mock and profane the small sacred comforts people take.\n\nThat's unfortunate, because it would be an interesting discussion to have among respectful people.