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See this is where I have a problem. People who claim to not be religious
celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and yes Thanksgiving. Oh, come on. On the one hand you say that these holidays pre-date their current religious overtones, in some cases by thousands of years. Then, in the next breath, you wonder why the religions allow their members to celebrate them. Well, it's pretty obvious to me -- people LIKE to celebrate. Even the harshest religion probably learned long ago that you tamper with people's traditional holidays at your own peril. Christmas is a good example. Jesus' birthday was almost certainly NOT in December -- but there was a pagan Winter Solstice holiday that needed to be co-opted. Bingo! -- just add Jesus! It's also eminently practical to add a celebration at the deepest, darkest, coldest time of year. Most humans are naturally in a funk -- some seriously -- at this time of years, and need a "pick-me-up" to get through the long winter. Christmas and New Years Eve fit the bill perfectly. Halloween is an even better example. Even the Catholic church knows not to screw with a pagan holiday that allows little kids to get free candy! You think their ranks are dwindling NOW -- just watch what happens to them if they try to take away free candy! ;-) Religions must be pragmatic to a certain degree or they will cease to exist -- and their leaders know it. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 05:05:14 +0000, Jay Honeck wrote:
Religions must be pragmatic to a certain degree or they will cease to exist -- and their leaders know it. You see, that's my point. Why bother to go through the charade of being pius if you're going to ignore what the scripture says anyhow? Doesn't that make it a bit hard to stomach? I mean, it's like getting married and continuing to sleep with other women, I mean why even bother getting married if you're not going to abide by the covenant? That's what I have against many organized religions, they allow the membership to break their own covenants and continue on as if nothing ever happened. |
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![]() "Matthew P. Cummings" wrote in message I mean, it's like getting married and continuing to sleep with other women, I mean why even bother getting married if you're not going to abide by the covenant? You are defining marriage by a religiously determined set of rules. Different marriages, under different or possibly no religion, may have different customs. Same applies to non marriage related behaviors. Each individual's belief system should be a private matter. When "church" officials begin to interpret then demand compliance and the government supports this is when things get messy. |
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"Peter Gottlieb" writes:
"Matthew P. Cummings" wrote in message I mean, it's like getting married and continuing to sleep with other women, I mean why even bother getting married if you're not going to abide by the covenant? You are defining marriage by a religiously determined set of rules. And rules specific to one religion, and not even all branches of that (remember the Mormons). Different marriages, under different or possibly no religion, may have different customs. Same applies to non marriage related behaviors. Each individual's belief system should be a private matter. When "church" officials begin to interpret then demand compliance and the government supports this is when things get messy. Yep. -- David Dyer-Bennet, , www.dd-b.net/dd-b/ RKBA: noguns-nomoney.com www.dd-b.net/carry/ Photos: dd-b.lighthunters.net Snapshots: www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/ Dragaera/Steven Brust: dragaera.info/ |
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That's what I have against many organized religions, they allow the
membership to break their own covenants and continue on as if nothing ever happened. Agree 100%. In fact, one of the main problems we had with Catholicism was the fact that every Catholic church in America seemed to interpret the laws of the church differently. For example, if you are Catholic, you are forbidden from using birth control -- period. No ifs, ands or buts about it, you are FORBIDDEN from taking the Pill, or using a condom. Yet the vast majority of American "Catholic" women admit to using birth control. Worse, the churches themselves do this little "nudge-nudge, wink-wink" thing around the issue, allowing their members to continue in the church even thought they know about the transgressors. Not that I have anything against birth control -- I don't -- but if you want to call yourself a "Catholic", follow their rules. If you want to use the Pill, fine -- just don't make a sham of the church and call yourself a "Catholic". It's this kind of utter hypocrisy that drove Mary and me away from organized religion. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"More and more people are leaving the Church and going back to God."
(Lenny Bruce) Jim "Jay Honeck" shared these priceless pearls of wisdom: - -It's this kind of utter hypocrisy that drove Mary and me away from organized -religion. Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup) VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor http://www.rst-engr.com |
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And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had a hard time
with - they were at least acting consistently with their religion. Instead of bad-mouthing them you should recognize at least that they were not being hypocrites like you feel that all the rest of organized religion. "Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:vYPxb.338356$HS4.2896996@attbi_s01... That's what I have against many organized religions, they allow the membership to break their own covenants and continue on as if nothing ever happened. Agree 100%. In fact, one of the main problems we had with Catholicism was the fact that every Catholic church in America seemed to interpret the laws of the church differently. For example, if you are Catholic, you are forbidden from using birth control -- period. No ifs, ands or buts about it, you are FORBIDDEN from taking the Pill, or using a condom. Yet the vast majority of American "Catholic" women admit to using birth control. Worse, the churches themselves do this little "nudge-nudge, wink-wink" thing around the issue, allowing their members to continue in the church even thought they know about the transgressors. Not that I have anything against birth control -- I don't -- but if you want to call yourself a "Catholic", follow their rules. If you want to use the Pill, fine -- just don't make a sham of the church and call yourself a "Catholic". It's this kind of utter hypocrisy that drove Mary and me away from organized religion. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had a hard
time with - they were at least acting consistently with their religion. Instead of bad-mouthing them you should recognize at least that they were not being hypocrites like you feel that all the rest of organized religion. Augh! Talk about "damned if you do, damned if you don't"... I don't think a person has to be rude to be true to ones faith. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Richard Hertz" wrote:
And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had a hard time with - they were at least acting consistently with their religion. What is that, an excuse? We should respect rude, aggressive proselytizers because they are able to convince themselves God wants them to behave that way? Islamic terrorists use that exact rationalization. -- Dan C172RG at BFM |
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Um, no - he was free to leave any time. He joined them for a meal, they
chatted about stuff, then the topic came to religion. What is rude? Just say "Sorry, bye." and go on your way. No need to make fun of people or name call. I think the terrorism thing is a bit overstated, don't you? Not at all the same thing. What was aggressive? Jay could have walked away any time, or asked to drop the subject. I think the religion thing is a waste of time, however I am at least respectful of people's religions - especially the ones that are consistent. "Dan Luke" wrote in message ... "Richard Hertz" wrote: And that is precisely why you should respect these folks you had a hard time with - they were at least acting consistently with their religion. What is that, an excuse? We should respect rude, aggressive proselytizers because they are able to convince themselves God wants them to behave that way? Islamic terrorists use that exact rationalization. -- Dan C172RG at BFM |
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