Religion

I would agree it has little to do with it, but not 'nothing' to do with it. I would disagree, however, that being ecologically sound and generally a nice person will be much more effective than being in church every Sunday.

 

I always like reading HB's replies. Even though his ideas are very different from mine, he maintains his beliefs and doesn't waver. That takes a serious commitment to what he believes. I gotta give him credit for that even though he is wrong.

 

Doesn't this statement prove Magnus' point about hypocrisy on your part?

 

I would agree that anyone who views sports as importantly as their faith should be embarrassed. The difference in weight and value between the two is so significant, it cannot be measured.

It's only logical that one who does not value faith would not see the value of it.

 

As long as you cling to this credo, I don't think you can claim "The Golden Rule", can you?

 

I'm sort of with you so far. Not totally, but sort of.

Here's where you and I part ways. I'll agree that none have a complete grasp of the Truth, but I believe strongly -- as a result of research, process, and experience -- that some are a lot closer than others. And I have yet to find any belief system with more integrity than Bible-based Christianity. But that doesn't mean I've stopped researching and studying, either.

 

One of the reasons I treasure this board is that I can be an honest belligerent asshole about my beliefs. I think this board is separate from the "real" world, and I operate on that assumption. The free flow of ideas on the internet is unique in human history in that we can all be free to speak our minds without any sort of social repercussions. Other than within the confines of the forum of course. I revel in taking advantage of that because I can voice opinions here that I could no where else without losing my job and being shunned by my peers. The same is not true for the other side because they say what the mainstream wants to hear.

So, for that reason I do not adhere to the "golden rule" in this forum.

 

Many, but not all.

 

So you can operate at will under the golden rule without the 'fear' of something to make you pay for your actions, and yet by your own words you're "real" here, exclusively real, only because there are no repercussions.

It's still contradictory.

 

so, in other words, limit mistakes and execute