n god y doesnt the rest of the world specially the middle east adopt democrocy that give everyone the freedom 2 worship who ever they want like here in the usa. untill someone dies n comes back to life a week later y dont we put dis after life crap 2 rest maybe people could just live out their live how ever they want as long as they dont break the law
213079
Talk to a pastor who is knowledgable about Revelations.  The war in the Middle East is all based on religion.  The Jews want to build a new temple mount in Jerusalem.  However the original plot of ground that the first temple was built is on there enemy territory.  So its a constant battle.  Think about it, this has been going on for centuries.  This is where the Antichrist is going to set up his reign.  After the temple is built, he will defile it three and a half years later.
98634
Yes, there is so much lobbying for human rights in this country that people who need to be locked up are set free, or given very light sentences.  Longer/more severe sentences would not only keep them off the streets longer, but they would make people more afraid of commiting the crime.  This is why the death penalty works, it scares people.
364170
I guess it is because religion influences other parts of people's lifes outside of just when they go to church. Can you really expect it not to?\n\nEdit: And it is too bad everybody thinks that you are attacking them. I agree that a lot of people here are just too jumpy.\n\nAlso, I don't think it is fair to ask if we still have freedom in this country. First of all, this is the internet, and people from all different countries are on here, but more importantly, second of all, it is also that freedom we have that gives us the right to talk about god where we want to.\n\nEdit: Well with your rephrased question, I now have to agree with you 100%. We Christians are too judgmental of other people's beliefs, and I am just as guilty of it as anybody else. God tells us not to judge other people, and that is up to him. I guess us Christians are pretty hypocritical sometimes. I am sure that other people aren't going to want to read that, but it is true, so I am saying it none the less.
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we dont send them to die...but to defend..liberty  freedom...and hopefully democracy \nand if you think their system of government is that much better, then by all means get a passport and a plane ticket and go
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It is the age-old question of liberty versus security.  A totalitarian society, with no freedoms, is very safe and secure; in contrast, a society with no laws would provide the maximum of individual freedom, but no security.  Our country is a balance, and it is a balance that shifts depending on the external situation.  War time tends to make people anxious, and people become more willing to sacrifice their rights.  The argument basically goes, what's the point in having rights when you are dead?  However, the courts are supposed to be insulated from political pressures, and are supposed to merely interpret the Constitution and all laws passed under it.  Courts tend to do this because judges are often able to look at a bigger picture, and because the questions that judges are supposed to answer are narrow legal questions involving legal interpretations.  As soon as the American people believe that the country is secure, those fears will be assauged and people will once again be more concerned about their own liberties.  Of course, there are always distinct groups of people, such as conservatives, liberals, and libertarians (those who basically believe in a minimum of restrictive laws).  That, however, is a topic for another time.
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A lot of those who die everyday, are normal hard working people, just trying to get to work, or school. Its really sad that Americans have such a big misconception about that. Look at the one guys response, saying they are rude. How the heck are they rude? There was always a division between the Sunni and Shia, but now its such a division!
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We should leave them alone.  Or perhaps you might be suggesting we enslave them, in a figurative sense of the word, by forcing them to live like westerners.  We may have the best system here in the west, but it is obvious, like in Iraq, that not all people are cut out to make a democracy work.  Interference would mean more war and more reconstruction.  Things are moving slow enough in Iraq, we really don't need to expand on our problems.
574188
Because people need to believe that they live for something or else to them its meaningless.  People wanna live forever and believe theres a cause.  That is the ulmtimate question "why are we here?".
291213
I agree with you. Think of how many millions would live full lives without religious problems placed on them. Think of how many people will suddenly have a high quality of life since they are no longer sending their hard earned money to mega-church bank-accounts. The issue is so clear to me. Right my brother right on. The world could live in such perfect harmony. Right and wrong could be the new laws to follow, withouth the intervention of mythical persons watching over you waiting to punish you for not accepting them as the truth.
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That is the misconception. Since the beginning of time people have always believed in the after life. Now, we are just more free to express. In ancient times some countrys considered it to be forbidden to speak of any such thing. Some felt if u spoke of the after life u were possessed or a witch or just 2 fries short of a happy meal. Some believe it just gives others something to believe in and makes losing someone easier to deal with. I personally believe that we all have a place to go to whether it be heaven or hell.
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Democratic is a better option if you have people in your country who aren't Islamic.  And, pretty much every country has people who aren't Islamic.  Also, the various sects disagree on certain points of Islam, so basing your laws on a specific religion like that is going to cause a lot of friction between the sects.
73083
Absolutely. Religion allows people to "escape" death. Rather than deal with reality, it allows them to live in a childish fantasy world...one where they never really die. Instead they get to live forever with their magical sky daddy.
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No, and if we have any objections, ie humanitarian or otherwise, they should be handled in a CIVILIZED manner...ie. diplomatically with pressure from the UN...right now it's a joke because it's been undermined and not taken seriously because other forces seem to think they have all the authority...so no one respects their power...and the danger is every country starts doing whatever it wants...which is threatening to the entire world population and much more dangerous than what is happening in one little, be it pathetic, little country.\n\nTHe middle east IS MIDDLE AGE and always will be...their ways will never change because their religion is what keeps them living the way they do...so who cares...let them live however they choose...but where we went wrong is letting other religions change OUR religious rights in our own country.  They should be tolerated but we shouldn't have to shrink back from what we believe either, but we have no right to go to their country and demand they change to our way of life, just to ensure that there is no abuse of people...that much is just plain intolerable and no religion should or would condone that...that is a man made rule to terrorize and control.
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i think that everyone is entitled to their own views, and we in the UK have been kept in the dark about so many things, its unbelievable.Only recently has the world opened up to us, essentially because of globalisation and migration. Alot of the press on the television to do with politics and this sort of thing is mainly propaganda, eg when they mention things like the new anti-terror laws and such, without anything actually haveing taken place, it is to sway public opinion, its spin. i do not wish to live my life censored, and what is life if it is not free? do we really want to go back to a time when people give up their rights for personal safety?! I think that Human Rights is of utmost importance, because if you were stopped in the street and searched for being black or for wearing traditional muslim clothes, i'm sure you would be in favour of human rights. Or if you were shot at because you were suspected of being a terrorist. However, everything has its boundaries, and if you are under attack its only right that you fight back. sad but true. My opinion, from Birmingham UK.
485390
The right to life isn't absolute so people can still be killed ie death penalty or resuscitation it depends on the circumstances.\n\nThe right for freedom applies to everyone in the country where the law applies.
54974
In Britain we pay for the NHS, so everyone has a right to life. This doesn't really kick in until you see someone collapse in front of your eyes and know that if it wasn't for the NHS they might have to die there.
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The principle here is not that they are able to kill people but for what reason. The execution of a known felon who has him/herself murdered countless lives has forfeited his/her right to live under the eyes of the law. If he/she were to be set free and thus cause more deaths on the population it is justified to take his life for the general good. They are against violence, random and senseless violence that is. Sanctioned killings whereby a person has commited crimes deemed irreconcievable in the eyes of the community is not a crime nor hyprocracy but justified and necessary. As for war it depends on the reason, to the defence of life and country it is a noble cause, for an outster of a regime not friendly to a country that is selfcentered hyprocracy for a nation that cherishes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.