'Respectable' authorities often instruct for One to do something which does not fit in well with One's own 'Inner voice' or path.  Or am I the only Person who comes up against this issue?  I bet I am not!  Cheers
216231
If there exists considerable doubt, ask for reasoning. If still in doubt, try a change.\nhttp://watchtower.org In many languages
465351
I'm not sure I exactly understand the supposition you're making.  In general, however, I would argue that moral and legal can be viewed as a Venn diagram - an act can be both, one of the other, or neither.  We probably wouldn't want it any other way, actually - hence the saying that "you can't legislate morality."
587420
heyy!...i dunno how u thot up of this enitre assumption....but i admit that there is substance and conviction in what you say. everyone does have a purpose, greater than others that he/she is biding by. once you realize yours i guess it is your sole duty to carry it out, however many-a-times just finding out ur "JOB" as you expressed does'nt have to be of supreme importance. i personally believe that the journey to realization and self-actualisation is more significant and of much much greater consequence.
273363
Yes I think that is a very good idea, and yet we do have something called "THE GOLDEN RULE", that is uniformly a part of every religion of the world.\nJust a reminder of the definition: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". (exception) Buddhism: "Do not do unto others as you would not have them do unto you".\nYet, your point is well taken, that it is beyond the moral capacity of most individuals and governments to NOT follow "The Golden Rule" or be Meddlesome.\nQuite frankly, I'm tired of it just as I suspect you are!
151717
Don't be bothered by the facts that some rules do not apply to you. Its just a pattern set by T.V. and society expects certain patterns to exist in public.  Like a guy going bald, (me) I have to say yeah I know to those who ask tell me; "hey your going bald"!  Some people assume things about people without thinking and fall to their own mis-statements because they are locked into their own concepts of what the norm is.  Enjoy your man! Forget the rest.
241153
Rarely, I wouldn't be a very credible source if I didn't practice what I preach.\nPeople don't listen to what you say, instead they watch what you do.\nSo, I find it best to walk the walk, rather than talk the talk.
99039
Many, many years ago, I once had a boss tell me that he expected more from his better employees than his slackers.  Not fair, but I can understand the reasoning behind it and I also think kinda the same way because some people have more talent or abilities than others and more should be expected of them. Boy, I'm going to get into trouble for this!! What I liked about him  was that he was honest about it.  \n\nNowadays, it seems we have to be careful about everything we say. Where is this screwy country headed? Things like the above could be grounds for a lawsuit I suppose.
56234
I'm with you there!!! Some people get a charge out of controversy I suppose. Others need the attention. There are those few, and I do say FEW who truly don't know any better. Have mercy.
7101
What you said doesn't sound like the statement of someone living in a dream world to me.  It sounds like common sense.  I think our leaders need to take a refresher course in preschool and kindergarten, because they've clearly forgotten fundamental early life lessons -- like two wrongs don't make a right, the end doesn't always justify the means, and just because all your friends are jumping off a cliff doesn't mean you should too.  I think its our responsibility as citizens to voice our displeasure, tell our politicians to start behaving, and if they don't then get them the heck out of office.
182152
I have found in this forum, you'd better write what you mean or get tortured for it.  I agree with you that some Christians think that it is their duty to save everyone's soul because they consider themselves safe.  I think the world would be a much happier place for us all if people would stop trying to change others and focus on themselves.  God is the only true judge and if people would just let him do his work and stop interfering.  No harm, no foul you are human and obviously someone out there pushed your buttons. There will always be people that offer help/advice when you didn't ask for it.  Learn to ignore them and just walk away.
57420
Many people don't see religion as casting all humans as inherently bad.  For some of us, for example, our belief in a higher power incentivizes us to do good even when society would permit us not to.  In my own personal conduct, integrity is the hallmark of everything that I do and say.  I trace that integrity to a belief that at some point in the future I will have to answer for (i.e. justify) my every choice, word, and action.  In other words, even when it appears that no one is observing my conduct, I behave because I believe that Someone is.  It has become fashionable in political circles to mention one's religion, and particularly one's fundamentalism, much in the same vein as one lists other credentials (i.e. education, business experience, and political involvement to date).  I am tremendously skeptical that many if any of our political leaders truly believe the faith they profess.  I am convinced that if more of them anticipated justifying their conduct to a higher power, the world would automatically be better and, for example, the war in Iraq might never have begun under such false pretenses.
588122
Since I believe it is wrong to kick a person when they are down, I have my own saying. " It's not my civic duty to make your life any easier, but it is my goal as a human being to not make your life any more difficult."
432470
Sorry you are experiancing this. Someone must not be comfortable with you or your views. I'm not really suprised though, it seems some people will do anything to  prevent a person from speaking for themself and presenting a reasonable point of view. If they want to ask silly questions (which can be fun) let them do it for themself.
559968
Oh, I've noticed. And not just here. It goes on all over the world. People "defending" the truth. What from? I have no clue. It looks to me as though any truth that would need someone to guard it and keep it safe is a weak truth indeed. The TRUTH should need no guardian, no protector. It should be strong enough to stand on its own, even when people deny it. It should be able to out live it's detractors. It should be true ALL the time, and not just part of the time. Hmmm ... Maybe its not the truth that they're guarding. Maybe its their own lack of faith in it, or their own lack of understanding what it really is. Maybe they're not trying to guard the truth at all. Maybe what they're guarding is their own insecurity. ;-) ~ Peace & Blessing ~
613710
Interesting you should ask that.There was a study not too long ago that determined that if a person 'had orders' from a person perceived as a higher up, they would inflict a substantial amount of pain on another human being.It's also human nature to want to remove those that are perceived as different.Culling the herd, as it were.Modern technology just enables us to 'cull the herd' more efficiently.I think that one way towards regaining some semblance of sanity is to educate a person as thoroughly as possible, and teach them that what works for 1 person might not work for another, but they are entitled to a basic level of respect by virtue of being a human.
574768
It seems practising some religions is like a club membership with rules rather than focusing on being a good person + spreading god's love through our actions. There are some persons who hypocritcally following the rules, say attending service but then forgetting the other important stuff that really counts more. Be true to ourselves, follow the path that is right for you...this may not be the same path as for others
489237
I'd think badly of anyone who couldn't come up with a more coherent and descriptive way of expressing their thoughts.  It's one thing to curse when something bad's happened.  I do it all the time when I injure myself.  But if someone has to resort to crudity to express opinion, belief or feeling, then I generally think the person is uncouth, doesn't think before speaking and probably doesn't have a very good vocabulary to draw from.  It's not about gender, it's about how you communicate yourself to other people.