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04-17-2019, 02:04 PM | #46 | |
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One idea that I wish that more religious organizations would embrace, and make a real effort to encourage in their devotees, is that reconciling scientific knowledge with religious concepts doesn't devalue the moral and practical applications of religion; and if we are genuinely interested in religion being a tool of betterment for the world, we should embrace anything which makes it stronger and more resonant with people who were born in the 20th/21st century. The Iron Age was a long time ago, we should stop trying to live in that mindset. Let religion be a strong force for moral leadership in the world-- TODAY'S world, the world WE live in.
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04-17-2019, 02:16 PM | #47 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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I like that, Undertoad. It's a nice thought.
An examination of childhood indoctrination:
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04-17-2019, 03:38 PM | #48 | |
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It's like, I am down to call myself Christian, if it just means figuring that the Christ story is to the good, and calls you to act like the dude. But Christians won't have it, they need you to believe in the physical resurrection, before they let you in the club. JFC, wouldn't it be an even better story if Christ could not rely on supernatural magic powers? That's why we like Batman... |
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We have to go back, Kate!
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04-17-2019, 05:20 PM | #50 |
still says videotape
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04-21-2019, 02:41 PM | #51 | |
Read? I only know how to write.
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God does not care. Otherwise he would be a corporal being - not a god. Gods do not have silly things such as emotions (ie love hate contempt, anger). Only false idols have and do that. One who ignores things such as science and math is ignoring what God said long ago. They who foolishly stop searching for more of what God said long ago are drowning out God's words. George Burns accurately parodied what God really is. |
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