Is there,or should there be,a place where all religious leaders get together along the lines of the U.N.?
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Only if we could lock all the doors and keep them there.
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Absolutely not! Government funds are not to be allocated to religious organizations. The founding fathers of the United States of America would be turning in their grave. When religous groups want to start taking advantage of federal fund and programs, then those same groups can start paying taxes.
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Sure... why not? The church of YARS (Yahoo Answers Religion & Spirituality)\n\n(((( r u randy? ))))\n.
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yes \npremium club is one whicch organizes that one
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A Jehovah's Witness who uses Yahoo Answers is sitting in front of a computer.\n\nPersonal fellowship has an important role in true worship, but the internet is certainly *NOT* the place for true Christians to find good association.\n\n(Hebrews 10:24,25) And let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you behold the day drawing near.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20000608/diagram_02.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20050922/article_01.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20041208a/article_01.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20050522a/article_01.htm
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There would be peace and tolerance?
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I would guess many NGOs would practice "diplomacy."  Same with IGOs.  They are of increasing influence in the world stage.
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I think that it is a great idea and I have seen this happen and work. I live in a regional area in Australia. We have several different religions in the town (and separate churches). However, we also have regular 'interfaith' sessions. They have leaders from several different religions: Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists etc. It is usually when something tragic happens and people need healing (a murder or car accident etc). That way, all people can pray and heal together.\n\nI think that it works really well and leads to further understanding and compassion.
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Absolutely not.  When we introduce religion into politics, we end up hurting one group of people to make another group happy.  Which religion would be allow a role in politics and which should be not?  Everyone wants it their way, everyone wants their religion to be the one in charge.
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You need good people to get together, see whats wrong with the old ones and present one that respects their best parts.\n\nYou should realise that much culture is tied into religious practice.  To many, you would be asking them to forget their particular way of life and accept a global culture.
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I am a Catholic and I am proud of my church doing everything she can to heal the wounds to unity. We are actively involved in holding conferences with other churches in meaningful dialogue.\n\nCatholics and Lutherans have had a joint declaration on justification, it's been around for a few years now. \n\nSeveral different churches will coperate together on a variety of relief services in thier world countries, such as the distribution of donated food and medical supplies. \n\nIn my city, all denominations are invited to volunteer at a soup kitchen run by the Brothers of the Good Shepherd providing hot nutritious meals to hundreds of the poor, disabled, and street people. \n\nShow me where in the world Christians are killing Christians where politics and other factors is not involved. Your blanket statement without any reference is misleading.
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NO there are many many-- they are organized but not that well. I know of two who like in Gullipulli who have as little as possible to do with the others. They are now TRUE Christians.\n\nThey do other things now!!!! See below for all info.
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Very interesting question indeed!  I believe that the knee-jerk reaction to this question would be "no", however, when thinking about it more broadly--I guess ultimately the answer is "yes".  Perhaps this is the basis of "justified war" that religious organizations speak about.  A good example from recent history would be the horrific events of Nazi Germany, Rwanda & currently in Darfur & Congo.  Since  genocide was (is) happening, violence may be necessary--and then acceptable to put an end to the problem.
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It would be an excellent idea, but it would require cooperative efforts from all parties concerned.\n   The various religious differences over the past 1400 years have prevented much cooperation.  It appears that the only uniting force within the Muslim community is its hatred for Isreal.  Other than that it is like the drifting desert sands.
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Hahahahaha that was my idea that all the world leaders should sit around, smoke a fatty and then they would all get along.\n\nGlad to see i'm not the only one with this idea!
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I think if you follow Christ then yes we should all be united.\n\nEach denomination is just who believes what...I want to belong to the denomination that follows the one true Bible!  There isn't one so that is why I don't claim a denomination.\n\nAll this denominational stuff is just silly.\n\nGod Loves YOU\nHeather :)
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yes actually there is\n\nhttp://www.beliefnet.com/boards/index.asp\n\nThey aren't all open-minded and pleasant but the ratio is alot lot higher than here!