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Subject:	Re: Why I spoke up -- little issues left alone sometimes become big issues
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Wed, 16 Dec 1998 01:35:49 GMT
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Stephen Jacquot writes: > Steve Berry wrote: > > > Why I spoke up about Larry's footnote: > > > > Well, because I often see my side of the belief isle pushed aside > > quickly and > > harshly at times in discussion groups and secular society in general > > Don't you guys have a rule about doing unto others as you would have > them do unto you? Or is that just a guideline? That is a *rule* that should be followed by all regardless of religion, or even lack thereof. The world would be a much better place if the consequences were considered before the action was taken. > > > Look at politics for your proof. Dan Quayle, a Christian, gets > > ridiculed to this day > > Dan Quayle is ridiculed because he is a political lightweight. I've > never heard of anyone ridiculing his religious beliefs. Perhaps you > have. To me his religion plays no role in my conclusion that he is a complete moron as well as a strong argument for private tutoring. The man only poses a threat to himself politically (if not physically) and is hence harmless. I do not see Dan as *proof* that Christians are ridiculed. I do know that there will always be ridicule where there is a difference of opinion. Christianity is the dominant belief in the world today (1). Until it is the only belief, or is completely extinguished, Christians will always be ridiculed somewhere(2). (1) This may be like the Communist USSR telling its citizens that communism is the dominant political system since I myself am a Christian. (2) I am not advocating Christian domination, nor am I advocating the persecution of Christians. I am merely stating the absolute.

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		Re: Why I spoke up -- little issues left alone sometimes become big issues
Duane Hess wrote in message ... (...) Doesn't work, I'm afraid. People vary way too much. I mean, some people would be thrilled to get lingerie for Christmas. Moz (26 years ago, 16-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: Why I spoke up -- little issues left alone sometimes become big issues
(...) the (...) I would beg to differ on that point. I think the various flavours of Buddhism would just pip Christianity to the post. 1 billion+ Chinamen, 120 million or so SEast Asians, a fair number of Japanese, Indians, etc. Anyway...... Has (...) (26 years ago, 16-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: Why I spoke up -- little issues left alone sometimes become big issues
Also sprach Duane Hess: : Christianity is the dominant belief in the world today (1). Until it is the : only belief, or is completely extinguished, Christians will always be : ridiculed somewhere(2). I would dispute this. First of all, in what (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Why I spoke up -- little issues left alone sometimes become big issues
(...) Don't you guys have a rule about doing unto others as you would have them do unto you? Or is that just a guideline? (...) Dan Quayle is ridiculed because he is a political lightweight. I've never heard of anyone ridiculing his religious (...) (26 years ago, 13-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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