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I don't necessarily have an issue with yoga. But in this age of PC madness, I would think it is fair for this mother to ask for equal treatment, if her own religion is restricted in school why not? If the school is really concerned about not offending anyone and treat everybody equally, why not...

Nah, no oatmeal guy, I meant the lubricants. Or was it the ducks?:D

Thanks for that note Wil. I don't know if I am ready or willing, but it certainly sparked my curiosity, thinking more of unitarians, quackers and the like. I suppose it does bring hope that you can meet with like minded people, or that there are other options out there.

What about the ex St Sophia church building in Istanbul (ex Constantinople)? Or the dome on the rock on top of the ruins of the Jerusalem temple?

In some catholic countries the worship of the virgin Mary is huge, so much so that in practice Jesus ends up in the back seat. My perception of this is that some people are much more comfortable dealing with a female form of authority, fathers are mistrusted or seen as too harsh/unloving. It...

What about the concept of yielding as in Taoism, like in some martial arts yield so that the opponent is thrown by its own force:) Hypothetically, if no one resisted then perhaps the tyrant has no one to persecute/oppress, no one to quench the thirst for blood, no use for the lash.

Hello and wellcome to CR cymbalblade. My walk with christianity has some similarities with yours, I just wanted to say not to rely too much on experiencing something as a way validating your faith. My intention is not discourage you from christianity, but rather whatever the path that you choose...

I'm wondering if resisting and becoming a martyr will in a way make you one of them. I mean the martyr and the oppressor have in common a fundamentalist way of being and thinking.:eek:

Hello Juanto, nice exchange with China.:) It depends how you define truth and lie. I feel that the point that China made is that the myth works, and perhaps it works precisely because it is a myth and not fact. The way I see it is that if christianity has survived so far it is because it has...

Imo, atheism can sometimes be a religion, but it is always a faith. I think the problem with atheism, is that their model/idea of god is conditioned by religious thinking. Perhaps if there were more alternative views of god and the meaning of life, like for example the idea of an impersonal god...

Wil, I can only speak of what I've seen and witnessed, because there is only so much in the bible on these matters, it is an experiential thing. My response to your questions is based on the assumption that we are talking of spontaneous spirit led tongues and interpretation. Please remember...

Snoopy, check this thread. http://www.comparative-religion.com/forum/signs-of-the-holy-ghost-6030.html

I already missed it, hope to catch it on friday 2AM?:eek: Found this link to the website, some interesting discussion points: Channel 4 - Can you believe it? - Talking Point

Paladin, where did you get that list from, atheistanonimous.org?:eek: :D

Maybe the dyslexia was the gift that allowed great insight in the first place.:)

By natural you mean animal in general or do you include "natural" humans as well? Gosh, just thought of the 'civilised' baby disposal by the Spartans.:eek: There is also the issue of "us and them" at a natural level, the pack / herd / tribe does not necessarily extend moral courtesy to...

Hello Seeker, I am strictly speaking of the the NT, where Paul talks about submitting oneself to the worldly authorities, etc. The example of Jesus is very clear on this matter, he never fought back his oppressors, at least not in worldly terms. As far as I am aware in the NT you are never...

I was trying to say that they turn out bad because only in appearance their environment is good. Though either way we can only speculate, unless we analyse a specific case. I wish it was as simple as you describe it. I could agree, if we assume that the range of choice and change is...

What about those that were raised in an apparently good situation, and turned out bad? What you are saying contradicts what psychology has to say on the matter. I think perhaps you are mixing up responsibility and environment. Latest neuropsychology is discovering how emotional deprivation...

Hello _Z, why do you describe yourself as an atheist, you sound more like an agnostic to me. Just curious.