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[UMguy]

How did this devolve into bible quoting? Whenever that happens its a sure sign that any intelligent *discussion* has ended. There is no arguing or discussing with someone who is devoutly religious. Faith is irrational, therefore arguing with a person of faith is absolutely fruitless. And thats not simply my point of view, irrationality is one of the defining characteristics of faith.

Also, why is the bible the only book that is repeatedly quoted as though its truth is self-evident and beyond question? Its probably the most inaccurate, mistranslated book available simply because of its age and shadowy origins yet its taken literally by millions of people. You're a fool if you don't think that prejudices and biases have been placed into the bible through mistranslation and manipulation.

 

[nybb10001]

I agree, UMGUY!

 

[qvamp]

I'm not sure that's completely true. Mojaz has still not posted anything to the rest of the site espousing his views of the bible. So what I've seen (like I've seen so many times before), is proof positive (so to speak) that religion was being used as the 'socially acceptable' veneer masking personal fear, hatred, prejudice and intolerance.

Personally, I couldn't care less about institutionalized religion, but I do believe that if people choose to be bigots, they should have the guts to be honest about it and not try to hide behind something else.

 

[digger]

Bumping spammers off the front page, don't mind me.....

 

[AAP]

You fucking Bible freaks ruin every damn decent thread around here.

Funny you quote the old testament to lend strength to your bigoted convictions and masked hatred, but if you followed the old testament to the letter as much as you like to quote it for your own benefit, you would have never been conceived as nearly every single woman on the face of the earth would have been put to death and punished by shit the old testament preached against.

Fucking morons.