Margog wrote: I really honestly believe that if people LISTENED to one another, and explained things to each other without the typical arrogance of 'I'm right and you're wrong no matter what you say' attitude that we see so often on these boards- there would be a lot less anger in the world, and people would really be able to live together more peacefully.

Yes, I agree. If people would explain themselves fully, and not expect people to read their minds, then misunderstandings would not take place and if they would listen to explanations, and try to understand perhaps they would not be so offended, and attack without cause. Fortunately, I am thick skinned, as well as bronzed skinned, and used to such things; I expect such things.

I am so glad I made you smile. That made me smile. Now, if we could only get the rest of the world to smile……:):)

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Originally Posted by tsila1777

Yes, I agree. If people would explain themselves fully, and not expect people to read their minds, then misunderstandings would not take place and if they would listen to explanations, and try to understand perhaps they would not be so offended, and attack without cause.

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I realize this is way of magog's topic, but do they require English Comp or writing courses any more? If not, here's good evidence they need reinstated...


(Glad you 2 made up)

(Glad you 2 made up)

We two were never mad at each other.

I just read here in the Sunday Newspapers that in the Dutch - Amsterdam Canals there was this weekend a huge canal boat happening supporting gay pride and gay freedom.
There was a boat with Dutch Governmental Ministers on it. And one with the Amsterdam Mayor on it. Another boat was of the Dutch police organization with a mix of heterosexual and homosexual / male and female police officers on it.
And of course a lot of boats with male and female gays with a minimum of clothing on.
Not a single protester was seen.
Even with my personal heterosexual preference I am glad for the Dutch gays that they live in such a tolerant nation... What an example to many here...

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It seems so petty, so strange, so unproductive.

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So "mean"?
In old sense of the word (stingy, ungenerous) as well as the modern sense (not nice).

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Aren't Christians supposed to walk in the footsteps of their Christ? Would Jesus publicly berate someone who he felt needed guidance/help/salvation?

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I thought Jesus said, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."

And yet the more fundamental a religion, the less tolerance exhibited. Why is that?

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And yet the more fundamental a religion, the less tolerance exhibited. Why is that?

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Excellent point ! I too like to see a valid reply to that too !

:rolleyes:

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Remember that organized religion is Man made, not God made. Man has flaws, no man is perfect, therefore organized religion also has it's flaws.