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posted 2 years, 6 months ago
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God is the word that discribes your own personal take on an omnicient being.  Even in the case of an athiest, the individual is God.

Distain toward Christianity, and the coddling of Islam has recently become quite apparent.  It seems quite odd to see and hear a paradoxical distain for whatever it is that helps motivate individuals to strive for purpose and direction.  Peace and prosperity is all anyone needs.  (Prosperity isn't always financial)

Sad is the institution that would pass judgment on anyone's personal belief.  Or make special exception for one and not another.

posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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Manners are learned. If you do not learn manners when you are young, you should expect to have people try and teach you what they know. It is not insulting, but is gracious of anyone to share a different perspective. This is how we learn. Social norms and ethics are usually taught by parents. Here is where the problem lies.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago
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