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Re: catholics*

By: xcslewis in ALEA | Recommend this post (0)
Wed, 10 Oct 12 7:24 AM | 45 view(s)
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I cannot conceive of existence without a primary force that is beyond human comprehension. God is one God for Jews, Zoroastrians, Christians, Muslims, etc.. So far I can't quite get my mind around Hinduism or Buddhism.

My views are independent of any religion (I think), even though I study the English language versions of the bible. There is not enough life left for me to learn the original languages so I guess I end up with my own basdardised version.

Apparently according to Mohammed the Koran is only to be read in fifth century Arabic so that ain't going to happen either. That kinda' makes me wonder about non-Arabic speaking Muslims. How the heck did they get there?

The only bright light defining human existence seems to be conception, so that is where the line must be drawn.

I am an advocate of the Christian concept of Devine grace. In my mind morality is defined by the golden rule. We are told Jesus of Nazareth summed it up that we should love one another. That seems to work pretty well for me so I think we should do all we can to protect each life as best we can.

God chooses whether there is an continuing existence both before we were human and after. If he does choose it, then he also chooses whether or not we are a part of it.

I have never experienced a Devine revelation but I keep thinking this voice inside my head isn't mine.

Seems pretty simple.

Back to the ballgame.




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Re: catholics*
By: xcslewis in ALEA
Tue, 09 Oct 12 6:01 PM 		Msg. 10708 of 54959

Since we are suggesting decisions for which we have no understanding or authority, why stop there?

Any child older than 4 still believing in Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny ought to be terminated. Since these are nominally religious figures it is most likely these children would be inclined toward fundamental Christianity anyway.

Perhaps that might be a bit harsh so we might grant an exception for those who continue to believe in the Tooth Fairy, like Paul Krugman and Ben Bernanke (not sure on their religious orientations but the tooth fairy thing is a given.)

We could then create jobs by hiring a new army of government employees to interview children and make the termination decisions. Each should have a corner office with a nice view and should be able to retiree on a generous government pension in their 50's.

I am sure they would all work very hard in these jobs doing this worthwhile and valuable work. They should also be paid for not working on all holidays including Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

They should be unionized since we don't want them to be forced to work too hard. No one likes coercion.

Of course union dues would be automatically deducted from their paychecks. Union leaders could then make the decision on which candidates to support.

Its really a good plan and win win for all concerned.

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