Sign Stolen?

[PortageGirl]

Thinking about this, I think once emotions get involved, there is a blurring of lines between "Freedom of Religion" and "Freedom of Expression"

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

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Country Music = God, Cheatin' on yer man/woman, The Good Old U.S. of A, Pickup Trucks and heavy drinking.

yee haw -
meri (again, just joking

I like some Country Music, the old stuff)

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

I do think it has a lot to do with emotion, and that's something that is hard to get away from.

However, high emotion is excusable in the newly converted or with anyone who is "new" to their philosophy. They are gung ho!! Dang the Torpedos full speed ahead! and whatever other anology you can come up with. Often, they are also the worst equipped to deal with the arguments that might be brought against their stance on the topic at hand.
(Rudeness, however, shouldnt be excusable in anyone. Not commenting on the signage, or this topic, but on the newly converted who believe "any means necesary" to get their point across is ok.)

For those who have, in theory, studied their own religion, and practiced and deepened that religion (or philosophy) there should be the ability to put emotion aside and recognize that not everyone is going to believe as we do. And not everyone SHOULD believe as we do.

That is what makes us able to teach or pass on our philosophies to the newly converted. Without the ability to recognize the difference between "hate speech" and simply getting carried away, we are no good to the generations who come after and wish to learn about our beliefs. It would be hard to wade through all the fighting and name calling and get to the heart of what could be very meaningful to someone else.

For instance, Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, for many years, have made it difficult to view Christianity as a loving, life affirming religion. IMO they should both know better (well, Jerry's dead, I guess he does know better by now) than to promote such divisive speech as being proper for today's Christian folk.

Going back to an earlier post I made, about my Gran and my Aunt - The message they have perceived from God's word is not the message that ALL Christians have perceived.
Likewise, anyone who chooses to view them as representatives of every sect and church in America, is equally to blame for the promotion of such divisiveness.

Apologies to the sensitivities of anyone who believes these two men to be icons of their faith. I admit they are not totally bad people - no one is totally bad - but they have shown in the past that they do promulgate hateful speech and divisiveness. There is a difference between keeping yourself and your flock "out of the world" or even in Condemning the World, if that is your belief, and blatantly offending so many people who are grieving, devastated and in need of compassion (as was the case when the Towers were attacked on 911).


hmmm... wondering if I went too far with this post.....

meri

 

[Cackel]

No SterlingAcres , Im not a large woman and not from trading spouses , I just know what I know and I know there is a GOD ,a Heaven and a HELL

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

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Cackel, at the risk of sounding snotty (I do not mean to, honestly) I am happy that you have such conviction - however, that is not the topic of this thread, and the rest of us wish for it to stay open because we are having fun with the discussion. If this thread turns into name calling and snide one liners, it will be locked.

that would really be a shame.

eta >>> topic of discussion>>>> What do you think about things besides Nativity Scenes being placed on courthouse lawns during the winter-months?


and also apologies because I am also guilty of going a bit off topic with the last long post I made.


meri

 

[luvmychicknkids]

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Country Music = God, Cheatin' on yer man/woman, The Good Old U.S. of A, Pickup Trucks and heavy drinking.

yee haw -
meri (again, just joking

I like some Country Music, the old stuff)

Unfortunately, country music is where I draw the line.

I try to be tolerant, try to respect other's beliefs...but my husband actually BELIEVES Conway Twitty can sing. I love my husband but this could end in divorce court.

(though I have to secretly admit to loving Hank Sr. ONLY Sr.)

I truly believe this world is big enough for my beliefs and yours....whatever they may be. I also believe we are getting closer and closer (baby steps people) to a time when we can all feel respected.

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

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Country Music = God, Cheatin' on yer man/woman, The Good Old U.S. of A, Pickup Trucks and heavy drinking.

yee haw -
meri (again, just joking

I like some Country Music, the old stuff)

Unfortunately, country music is where I draw the line.

I try to be tolerant, try to respect other's beliefs...but my husband actually BELIEVES Conway Twitty can sing. I love my husband but this could end in divorce court.

(though I have to secretly admit to loving Hank Sr. ONLY Sr.)

I truly believe this world is big enough for my beliefs and yours....whatever they may be. I also believe we are getting closer and closer (baby steps people) to a time when we can all feel respected.

Conway Twitty.... Bah... now Don Williams or Merle Haggard - there's some talent!!

tee hee -
meri

 

[andorraclaim]

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Cackel, at the risk of sounding snotty (I do not mean to, honestly) I am happy that you have such conviction - however, that is not the topic of this thread, and the rest of us wish for it to stay open because we are having fun with the discussion. If this thread turns into name calling and snide one liners, it will be locked.

that would really be a shame.

Good job.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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True, but how much of the way Christmas is celebrated nowadays is really about the birth of Christ? I think Christmas has turned into nothing but an excuse for people to spend money, and the stores are doing their part to keep it going. There is nothing about Christmas that is related to Christ anymore.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Country Music = God, Cheatin' on yer man/woman, The Good Old U.S. of A, Pickup Trucks and heavy drinking.

yee haw -
meri (again, just joking

I like some Country Music, the old stuff)

You forgot about "yer mama, prison, rain and the train!"