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  • we arent though. Not directly at least. because every religion has laws against murder, and theft, its not only christianity. and while you could call it a moral victory for those against religion, its also technically not legal, as it would be state promotion of religion. this country was founded on freedom of religion, and that includes the freedom not to have religion. like i already said, using the word god in various ways isnt hurting anybody (figure of speech) but the ten commandments should definetly not be allowed.


  • The Founding Fathers(call me a sexist) agreed to include the terms “God, Supreme Judge, and their Creator” in the Declaration of Independence yet they were of a variety of faiths(yes,all christian, but they overcame their differences.)

    I think the “10” should remain and some main tenants of other faiths that show application to the law should be permitted to be installed by those who believe or practice other faiths as well.

    The Code of Hamurabi would look nice in quartz!

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    @Janus1:

    we arent though. Not directly at least. because every religion has laws against murder, and theft, its not only christianity. and while you could call it a moral victory for those against religion, its also technically not legal, as it would be state promotion of religion. this country was founded on freedom of religion, and that includes the freedom not to have religion. like i already said, using the word god in various ways isnt hurting anybody (figure of speech) but the ten commandments should definetly not be allowed.

    true Janus but in reality Christianity for some reason is more persecuted in the US then any other religion as far as genereal removal of hard( statues, plaques, symbols, etc.) material… if they had a plaque in Ala. that had the Kaoran or Conficious laws on it I doubt it would even be challenged… when is the last time You’ve heard of US shootings in a Musque?
    Just my personal opinion…


  • Honestly, I wouldnt have a problem with it, except that its part of these religious fu*ks agenda to spread their own religion. its not about these things being good general rules (though most of them are) its about them trying to take a victory, they get to put ten of their core beliefs up in public places, its more of a moral victory to them.

    So what? I could just as easily say, “Ice Cubes = Proof of God” :-?
    Sorry if I don’t really see this Christian conspiracy to take over the world by placing historical landmarks near and around Federal Buildings. In either case, this is a matter that citizens of the state of Alabama should decide on.

    this country was founded on freedom of religion, and that includes the freedom not to have religion. like i already said, using the word god in various ways isnt hurting anybody (figure of speech) but the ten commandments should definetly not be allowed.

    Where is the Ten Commandments hurting anybody? Or perhaps we could sandblast the parts of the commandments people don’t like.


  • @TG:

    Honestly, I wouldnt have a problem with it, except that its part of these religious fu*ks agenda to spread their own religion. its not about these things being good general rules (though most of them are) its about them trying to take a victory, they get to put ten of their core beliefs up in public places, its more of a moral victory to them.

    So what? I could just as easily say, “Ice Cubes = Proof of God” :-?
    Sorry if I don’t really see this Christian conspiracy to take over the world by placing historical landmarks near and around Federal Buildings. In either case, this is a matter that citizens of the state of Alabama should decide on.

    well put TG… the Alabaman’s should decide it…

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    whoops that was me again :lol: :lol:


  • true Janus but in reality Christianity for some reason is more persecuted in the US then any other religion as far as genereal removal of hard( statues, plaques, symbols, etc.) material…

    Perhaps, but there are (probably) more christians in this country than other religions, and I dont recall ever hearing about, or seeing any material from other religions in public places. maybe thats just where i live, but i dont know

    So what? I could just as easily say, “Ice Cubes = Proof of God”

    Um…what?

    Sorry if I don’t really see this Christian conspiracy to take over the world by placing historical landmarks near and around Federal Buildings.

    sigh exagerate much? im not suggesting that there is any “christian conspiracy” (although…. :wink:) what i mean is, in the same way that some atheists protest “One Nation Under God” in the pledge of allegiance, which i think is solely for a moral victory, and not because they are actually offended (I dont say the pledge of allegiance, but not because of that phrase). I think thats why these people are trying to put the ten commandments up, just a moral victory.

    In either case, this is a matter that citizens of the state of Alabama should decide on.

    agreed

    Where is the Ten Commandments hurting anybody?

    sigh again, did you read my post? I purposely put in parenthesis “figure of speech”, because obviously (i assume) nobody is being “hurt” by them.


  • sigh again, did you read my post? I purposely put in parenthesis “figure of speech”, because obviously (i assume) nobody is being “hurt” by them.

    Yes…

    like i already said, using the word god in various ways isnt hurting anybody (figure of speech) but the ten commandments should definetly not be allowed.

    Your “but” implies that the former would not hurt anybody, and the latter would. Just good old Californian English… :wink:

    some atheists protest “One Nation Under God” in the pledge of allegiance, which i think is solely for a moral victory, and not because they are actually offended (I dont say the pledge of allegiance, but not because of that phrase). I think thats why these people are trying to put the ten commandments up, just a moral victory.

    I would agree if that happened today, but from what I heard from locals, the (father and mothers growing up around it) Commandments have been there for quite some time. Therefore, this “Chrisitan conspiracy” had to have begun pretty early…

    Um…what?

    In the future, small frozen blocks of water, or cubes of ice will cool our drinks all year around. Therefore, I have decided to call them “God Cubes”


  • Your “but” implies that the former would not hurt anybody, and the latter would. Just good old Californian English…

    ok, fine. :wink:


  • (LJ sulks and leaves feeling neglected because no one even insulted his late post.)


  • @El:

    The Founding Fathers(call me a sexist) agreed to include the terms “God, Supreme Judge, and their Creator” in the Declaration of Independence yet they were of a variety of faiths(yes,all christian, but they overcame their differences.)

    I think the “10” should remain and some main tenants of other faiths that show application to the law should be permitted to be installed by those who believe or practice other faiths as well.

    The Code of Hamurabi would look nice in quartz!

    @LJ:

    (LJ sulks and leaves feeling neglected because no one even insulted his late post.)

    Sorry, LJ. How about: you don’t see many Babylonians around nowadays, do you?


  • Hey,I just saw a coupla sweet Babylonians walking down the street yesterday!

    OW! My wife just walked by and saw what I’d typed. I can’t tell you what she did to me, but let’s just say it usually involves leather.

    'scuse me! Gotta go see if this means what I think it means… Woo-woo!


  • Haha, go El Jefe, it yo birthday……


  • I have a sinking feeling that if this was a historical copy of the Koran, nobody would dare bring up this issue, becuase they would be branded “uncompassionate” or “bigoted.” Why is it that these people only want to do away with so-called “Christian” icons?


  • @Deviant:Scripter:

    I have a sinking feeling that if this was a historical copy of the Koran, nobody would dare bring up this issue, becuase they would be branded “uncompassionate” or “bigoted.” Why is it that these people only want to do away with so-called “Christian” icons?

    if i had a dime for every time i asked myself that question, i could drop out of med school.


  • perhaps there would be less people, but i would still protest it, as you know, im against all religions :wink:


  • @Deviant:Scripter:

    I have a sinking feeling that if this was a historical copy of the Koran, nobody would dare bring up this issue, becuase they would be branded “uncompassionate” or “bigoted.” Why is it that these people only want to do away with so-called “Christian” icons?

    Well, one of the big differences between Christianity and Islam is that the second has a political message. It is strobngly political, setting up explicit laws (like done by the Jews before). It is not only a religion (in the sense of soul saving), but also was meant to unify the arabs, and it gives the tool for that.
    So, from my point of view: I don’t that fact of Islam. Many others though who are frequently brought up, are brought up in a misunderstood fashion. And some things about Islam are actually very good ideas and would be extremely helpful even today, when implemented by other cultures.


  • I may have interpreted your post incorrectly Falk, but I think you missed the point entirely.


  • I was waiting to see if anybody didn’t understand that either. :P


  • Probably i have misunderstood D:S then.
    Why don’t you all just post in german, that would make such a lot easier … for me :)

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