No more fighting

i would have to disagree with disarm's statement that belief doesn't matter, since it's self-evident to believers that belief does matter. few people have respect for that truth, and therefore get into nasty fights. to the believer in question, respect is required if you want to learn or discuss anything with them.

 

no, your all wrong. the real god is a moldy piece of bread in the corner of my room. he talks to me. i must spread his gosple!! WARSHIP THE BREAD!!! BURN YOUR LOAFS, MINE IS THE ONLY TRUE ONE!!1!!!11!one!1!

 

another they might be giants fan.

 

Whether you believe in God or not does not matter so much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life. -His Holiness the Dalai Lama

 

What mynameiskc was saying, blackguard, is that to one who believes in something, their belief is important and very valuable, it is dear to them. We must therefore have respect for that belief and for th sentiments of the people we are speaking to.

 

well, i think the best questioning i've ever received from a non-christian was from nathan something or other. curious, non-judgemental, just wanting to know. it was really easy to talk to him. i'd answer whatever question he had, because he had respect for the fact that i held a belief. so, for people who actually wanna learn or discuss something, instead of someone who just needs to lash out, having respect for the belief of the persom you're speaking with is essential to any real discussion.

 

Exactly kc...There are a couple of truly wonderful threads in the Hinduism forum started by The Dauer. It gave me great joy to participate in those discussions, because he was there out of curiosity, not out of a desire to change or convert, but a genuine wish to understand our way of thought.

 

It's a silly thing to say but I'll say it anyway: God (or the laws of the universe if you are an atheist) gave rise to atheists and theists alike (and all the categories I left out). If we recognize this simple fact we can look at people in a fair manner- they come from the exact same source as we did- although they are different.

 

That was what I thought she meant.
I not only respect it, I accept it as being true, and real, and just as valid as my own.

 

lol, and i respect that.

 

‘Treat the other man's faith gently; it is all he has to believe with. His mind was created for his own thoughts, not yours or mine.‘ Henry S. Haskins

“ I hold it true, whate’er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. “ Lord Alfred Tennyson

 

I love you

 

Oh and the quotes are beautiful...his mind was made for his thoughts, not yours or mine...

 

i really like that first one. it's very gentle.

 

yeah, another TMBG fan... WITH THE MOLDY BREAD OF GOD!!!

FALL TO YOUR KNEES, YOU DIRTY HEATHENS, AND REPENT FOR YOUR FALSE WARSHIP!!! THERE IS STILL TIME, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PLEDGE YOUR ALLIEGANCE TO THE MOLDY LOAF*!!!






*and send me your life savings

 

do i have to turn in my prosthetic forehead?

 

all religion is....is a path to connect you more with your spirit....so how anyone chooses to do that, or not to do that, its fine with me...

 

Thanks for your permission

 

you are welcome...can i have your permission to give you permission

 

Was it rye bread? Because if it was, chances are it is from god.