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 Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 4:46pm |
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beebeexx wrote:
"respecting" someone's religion becomes difficult when their religion and by extension their beliefs are directly and actively engaged in trying to deny people rights, liberty, and historically, life.
having little to no respect for a Christians beliefs is no different than sh*tting on republicans, IMO.
religion has never been a private matter in this country. it's all up in our government and our laws.
if it wasnt so aggressively forced on the entire nation Christians wouldn't have to cry about all the so called persecution and disrespect. |
I'm sorry but I don't agree. I'm JW, but I respect their decision not to vote as well as their other beliefs. There is nothing difficult about allowing people to live THEIR lives the way they choose. ETA: Within the law of course.
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I don't think anyone is trying to force them to vote. Is it considered disrespectful to discuss whether the Bible tells us not to vote?
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 4:49pm |
Wynter wrote:
beebeexx wrote:
"respecting" someone's religion becomes difficult when their religion and by extension their beliefs are directly and actively engaged in trying to deny people rights, liberty, and historically, life.
having little to no respect for a Christians beliefs is no different than sh*tting on republicans, IMO.
religion has never been a private matter in this country. it's all up in our government and our laws.
if it wasnt so aggressively forced on the entire nation Christians wouldn't have to cry about all the so called persecution and disrespect. |
I'm sorry but I don't agree. I'm not JW, but I respect their decision not to vote as well as their other beliefs. There is nothing difficult about allowing people to live THEIR lives the way they choose. ETA: Within the law of course.
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But the people in politics as well as voters want people to live their lives the way religious folks believe they should. There's nothing respectful about denying rights and dictating other's lives.
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 4:53pm |
starflower7 wrote:
When I say cult I mean they are not getting their directives specifically from a sacred text but that it's been made up recently by one or a few people. They aren't the only modern religion that can be considered a cult. Seventh Day Adventists follow the writings of Ellen G White as if they are doctrine so they could be considered a cult as well. |
Wrong as hell.
(I may have messed up the quoting..so if you didn't write this Star, my b.)
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 4:57pm |
Again, I'm not JW so I'm not going to debate the voting issue. All I'm saying is that it we should be respectful of what others believe.
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:00pm |
iNFATUATE wrote:
starflower7 wrote:
When I say cult I mean they are not getting their directives specifically from a sacred text but that it's been made up recently by one or a few people. They aren't the only modern religion that can be considered a cult. Seventh Day Adventists follow the writings of Ellen G White as if they are doctrine so they could be considered a cult as well. |
Wrong as hell.
(I may have messed up the quoting..so if you didn't write this Star, my b.)
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No, I wrote it. Please correct me. How long have you been Seventh Day Adventist?
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:01pm |
Wynter wrote:
beebeexx wrote:
"respecting" someone's religion becomes difficult when their religion and by extension their beliefs are directly and actively engaged in trying to deny people rights, liberty, and historically, life.
having little to no respect for a Christians beliefs is no different than sh*tting on republicans, IMO.
religion has never been a private matter in this country. it's all up in our government and our laws.
if it wasnt so aggressively forced on the entire nation Christians wouldn't have to cry about all the so called persecution and disrespect. |
I'm sorry but I don't agree. I'm not JW, but I respect their decision not to vote as well as their other beliefs. There is nothing difficult about allowing people to live THEIR lives the way they choose. ETA: Within the law of course.
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I don't think you're disagreeing with what I said. my comment wasn't really directed at Jehovah's witnesses decision not to vote I personally wish everyone who aligns their political beliefs with the dictates of their religion would choose not to vote.
Edited by beebeexx - Nov 06 2012 at 5:05pm
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:07pm |
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why them Brothas always knocking on my door ?
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:16pm |
beebeexx wrote:
Wynter wrote:
beebeexx wrote:
"respecting" someone's religion becomes difficult when their religion and by extension their beliefs are directly and actively engaged in trying to deny people rights, liberty, and historically, life.
having little to no respect for a Christians beliefs is no different than sh*tting on republicans, IMO.
religion has never been a private matter in this country. it's all up in our government and our laws.
if it wasnt so aggressively forced on the entire nation Christians wouldn't have to cry about all the so called persecution and disrespect. |
I'm sorry but I don't agree. I'm not JW, but I respect their decision not to vote as well as their other beliefs. There is nothing difficult about allowing people to live THEIR lives the way they choose. ETA: Within the law of course.
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I don't think you're disagreeing with what I said.
my comment wasn't really directed at Jehovah's witnesses decision not to vote
I personally wish everyone who aligns their political beliefs with the dictates of their religion would choose not to vote. |
Thank you, but yes I am "respectfully" disagreeing with what you said. You may not have been talking about JW's vote but you did say that it's difficult to respect someone's religion and I don't think its difficult at all.
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:18pm |
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This thread lol
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Posted: Nov 06 2012 at 5:34pm |
kkscottdale wrote:
If you're christian, according to billy graham(was watching him and his son on CNN today), you should basically not vote democrat because it goes against your ideals( same sex marriage, pro-choice)
I guess you just have to decide how religious you are. I can't blame some people for wanting to be politically neutral.
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This would make a good thread.
eta: I actually meant to quote your other post where you asked how people think "Jesus" would vote if he were here.
Edited by noneyons - Nov 06 2012 at 5:35pm
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