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Comment on Theocracy is not about God by randomosity0123

randomosity0123 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:51:51 +0000

No, that’s not what I mean. I know people who’s beliefs, both religious and political, are the complete opposite of mine, who I really admire because they arte good people who believe certain things, even if I think they’re wrong, for the right reasons, who honestly want the world to be a better place even if their idea of what makes the world a better place is the complete opposite of mine.

And even if I don’t admire some people, that doesn’t mean I’m intolerant of them. I respect their rights to hold their beliefs and do whatever else they want with their lives even if I dislike them.

Comment on Theocracy is not about God by poopemerges

poopemerges — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:31:53 +0000

…”There are some religious people that I really admire. People who believe in God, and help others, and are tolerant. These people do not try to force their beliefs on others.”

You mean you like all the religious people that agree with you or act most like you…hmmmm. Yep that’s the definition of tolerant.

Comment on Theocracy is not about God by FranIAm

FranIAm — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:43:46 +0000

I think this is a great post- there are many good ones for this whole thing. Please stop on by and see my own if you have a chance.

It is about power and control. Which are parts of the human condition, sadly. Religion may inflate or inflame them, but they exist anyway.

I say all this as a fairly religious person who doesn’t give a flying hoot what others do. Be who you are, do your thing, I do mine. The Jesus I know does not give out bonus points for capturing others. In fact, quite the contrary.