The 10 Commandments and Alabama - Page 5

Optimist Prime · #61 08-28-2003, 08:11 PM

I'm running for President. State voters suck.

honeychile · #62 08-28-2003, 09:07 PM

HoneyKiss asked what can be done to mend the fences, and I see mostly accusatory rhetoric. Many of us - whichever religion! - would like to see some inner healing in the United States, and the hate that's been spewed on this thread in the name of the Lord and the Law is plain nasty.

What we need is to completely define (or redefine, your pick) what separation of church and state means.

If it means that the government will have no dealings with religious matters, then any lawsuit saying that someone in a private company was discriminated against because of their religion would be thrown out. Any and all symbols & traditions of ANY and ALL religions, current or former, would be thrown out.

No one would swear or affirm on the Bible. No statues of Blind Justice. No mythological creatures, no Buddhas, Krishnas, Vishnu, Star of David, Crosses, Crescents, Stars, etc etc in any governmentally funded parks or buildings. No meat could be served in a governmentally funded cafeteria lest Seventh Day Adventists be offended. But - since Janists believe that even tubors have feelings, that would mean no potatoes or carrots in any governmentally funded places, either! Thousands of children who currently go to daycare centers that happen to be in a church, temple or other religious building would have nowhere to go.

I could go on and on, but I think my point is made. Most of us WANT to get along - but not at the risk of religious freedom.

Honeykiss1974 · #63 08-28-2003, 09:28 PM

Thanks Honeychile

And while I can understand 2017law's post due tot he fact that he himself has felt personal pain, that does not excuse the fact that sweeping generalizations of acts that were committed by SOME Christian does not discount the entire religion or the people that support.

Plus, it is certainly not like the Jewish are beyond reproach. Who was it again that cried for the murder of Jesus? Who rejected him? Since we are talking about the truth let's talk.

I have centuries yet to cover.

As I stated earlier, SWEEPING generalizations do nothing to further the discussion or answer the question.

Optimist Prime · #64 08-28-2003, 09:29 PM

I get what your saying. For tax purposes, we should consalidate religion? I'm in.

Optimist Prime · #65 08-28-2003, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Thanks Honeychile

Plus, it is certainly not like the Jewish are beyond reproach. Who was it again that cried for the murder of Jesus? Who rejected him? Since we are talking about the truth let's talk. I have centuries yet to cover.

As I stated earlier, SWEEPING generalizations do nothing to further the discussion or answer the question.

Oh....god damn!

Oh nevermind, I see what you did.

Optimist Prime · #66 08-28-2003, 09:45 PM

I am the Iconlast. I will destroy all religious monuments. And not just the obvious stuff. I will find the Holy Grail, and destroy it. I will find the shroud of Turin, and destroy it. I will visit stonehenge, and destroy it. I'll find the spear of destinity, and break in half. I'll cover the ark of the covent in baby powder and mail it to the post office and everyone will think that's its anthrax and that will force them to open but Indy and his girlfriend will look away in time.