Why I'm conservative

[Ginzburgh]

Ginzburg - that is precisely the kind of crap that is nothing but incendiary to a debate like this. Isn't this thread out of control enough?

Are you referring to my statement:

Your entire faith is based on lies.

And "incendiary"...nice word.

[The Kizzy]

I was going to tell Taxx not to contribute to the gaying up of these boards, but then I stopped and I realized he does it every day.

[Ginzburgh]

And I'm just saying, if Mindia is basing his life on what he thinks are the "literal" teachings of the new testament, then he's wasted his life.

And wtf, why am I not aloud to share my opinion with someone who is trying to shove his beliefs down peoples throats.

[The Kizzy]

allowed, but good point.

[Ginzburgh]

Thank you dear.

And if my "your faith is based on lies" comment makes him feel uneasy, maybe he'll know what it feels like to be the buddhist, athiest, jewish (or one or 100 other beliefs) who has to listen to Catholics constantly trying to assimilate everyone. They are coercing our children (at an impressionable age) into reciting an "under god" line every morning before doing what they are suppose to be doing...

...learning.

It has no place, bottom line and end of discussion.

[DangerPaul]

Thank you dear.

And if my "your faith is based on lies" comment makes him feel uneasy, maybe he'll know what it feels like to be the buddhist, athiest, jewish (or one or 100 other beliefs) who has to listen to Catholics constantly trying to assimilate everyone. They are coercing our children (at an impressionable age) into reciting an "under god" line every morning before doing what they are suppose to be doing...

...learning.

It has no place, bottom line and end of discussion.

good answer!

[Langston]

Ginzburg - that is precisely the kind of crap that is nothing but incendiary to a debate like this. Isn't this thread out of control enough?

Are you referring to my statement:

Your entire faith is based on lies.

And "incendiary"...nice word.

Yes - that was the line I was speaking of.

Yes - "incendiary" is a nice word. I know a few more I might share with you if you continue to show yourself worthy of the education.


Vonkaar - If I were to sum up the liberal point of view into a single sentence it would have to be:

"I believe that society is responsible for the individual."

If I had to sum up the conservative point of view:

"I believe that the individual is responsible for the individual."

[Langston]

Thank you dear.

And if my "your faith is based on lies" comment makes him feel uneasy, maybe he'll know what it feels like to be the buddhist, athiest, jewish (or one or 100 other beliefs) who has to listen to Catholics constantly trying to assimilate everyone. They are coercing our children (at an impressionable age) into reciting an "under god" line every morning before doing what they are suppose to be doing...

...learning.

It has no place, bottom line and end of discussion.

Uhh... it's not the Catholics doing it. Catholics create their own schools and charge tuition for you to be taught their style of education. They're perfectly happy running their own system.

Might want to check your facts there, Tiger.

[Narrock]

Thank you dear.

And if my "your faith is based on lies" comment makes him feel uneasy, maybe he'll know what it feels like to be the buddhist, athiest, jewish (or one or 100 other beliefs) who has to listen to Catholics constantly trying to assimilate everyone. They are coercing our children (at an impressionable age) into reciting an "under god" line every morning before doing what they are suppose to be doing...

...learning.

It has no place, bottom line and end of discussion.

Wrong. If you don't want your kid saying the pledge, then put your kid in a private atheist school. How does that sound?

[Ginzburgh]

Yes - "incendiary" is a nice word. I know a few more I might share with you if you continue to show yourself worthy of the education.

My good man Ugzugz, I do believe you said "continue".

So I will take that as a compliment.

[Spacewoman Spiff]

And if you want your kid to pray to God at school, then put your kid in a private Christian school. How does that sound?

[Ginzburgh]

Wrong. If you don't want your kid saying the pledge, then put your kid in a private atheist school. How does that sound?

You're stretching now. The nature of the word "public" means that whatever it's describing is open to everyone.

You are wrong.

[Mop]

I want my kid praying to me,

Home schooling it is~

[Narrock]

And if you want your kid to pray to God at school, then put your kid in a private Christian school. How does that sound?

Already been said, hence my rebuttal... way to pay attention

[Ginzburgh]

Apparently it didn't get through the first time.

[Spacewoman Spiff]

Heh, after 13 pages, my attention span goes down. My apologies!

[Narrock]

And I'm just saying, if Mindia is basing his life on what he thinks are the "literal" teachings of the new testament, then he's wasted his life.

And wtf, why am I not aloud to share my opinion with someone who is trying to shove his beliefs down peoples throats.

Since you obviously haven't read every post in this thread, I'm going to repeat myself: I believe in the Old and New Testament. But let's just say for argument's sake that I did only follow the New Testament. In what capacity would I be wasting my life away?

[The Kizzy]

I do agree with Ginzburg here, the law states seperation of church and state. If it is a public school, the state supports that, and sorry to say, they should keep religion out of school. This all started when I was back in high school, and we still had daily prayer around the flagpole. It wasn't required, it something we chose to do, and the school did not stop this. Kids go to school to learn. I know some of you have made comments about, yeah right, schools dont teach shit, but realistically, there are some GREAT schools out there. My son is in a public school that is amazing!! While it wouldn't matter to me if he said the pledge of allegiance including "UNDER GOD" it might insult others, and why is it that the schools must cater to one and not the other? On the flip side, school officials should be more worried about making sure kids make the grade, don't go Columbine, are more involved with extra curricular activities then fighting to get 2 words taken out of the pledge of allegiance.

[Tossica]

Mindia, Ugzug etc, should EVERY American have the right to pursue their own happiness?

[Ginzburgh]

But let's just say for argument's sake that I did only follow the New Testament. In what capacity would I be wasting my life away?

Most hardcore Catholics (and one can only assume you are one) live their lives according the (literal) teachings of the New Testament. Those teachings were founded on false information and for all the wrong reasons. 1700 years later, you adhere to what you think is the literal history of a very well edited fairy tale.

[Langston]

Sure, as long as their "happiness" doesn't impact me financially, emotionally, or physically and does not violate societal mores or governmental law.

[The Kizzy]

ONLY IF YOU ARE A DEVOUT CUSSING CHRISTIAN

[Langston]

Ginzburg - there's no way in hell that Mindia is Catholic. Based on your couple statements in this thread, I really think you have a misunderstanding about Christianity, Catholicism, and the relation between them - as well as the influences the Protestants and Catholics each leverage.

You seem to be badly informed about Catholicism in general.

[Adivina]

Not to bring up a topic from pages back, but really Minda could you have found a more biased source on body modification? It has a link that says think body piercing is cool? CHECK THIS OUT! and then shows pictures from the MOST EXTREME of situations. Stapling, and self suspension are not on the everyday list for most people. Try to find a source that shows perhaps how a nice tasteful tattoo or peircing look. Argue your case without so much bias bullshit, I have always tried to meet you on a level ground with no biases.

[Tossica]

Sure, as long as their "happiness" doesn't impact me financially, emotionally, or physically and does not violate societal mores or governmental law.

But don't you think that as a "citizen" there is a small amount of sacrifice that needs to be made in order to live in harmony with the other 300 million (?) people that live in the country with you? Isn't that what a "society" is?