To: A. Pole
In matters of survival it does not help if your civilization has "culturally advancing principles" like gay marriage.
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How is "Gay marriage" a culturally advancing principle? Culture, represents the commonly accepted values of a society,not some set of alternative lifestyles and modes of behavior. Simply put, islam regress to the 7th century and is essentially void of characteristics that would advance freedom, the free market system, and human advancement. Do you want to argue that Christianity is just as dogmatic as islam? I would beg to differ.
To: photodawg
Do you want to argue that Christianity is just as dogmatic as islam? I would beg to differ. The problem is not with "being dogmatic". If you stick to the rules of logic or common sense or if you stick to the principles justice or dogmas of TRUE Faith it is good.
Good Christians have to stick to the dogmas like the one of Holy Trinity for example. Good patriots stick to the rule that you do not sell your country for a profit, etc ....
The real problem is what is CONTENT of your beliefs. For example if your belief is that you should love your enemies and forgive those who offend you the outcome is very different if you follow the rule "eye for eye".
If you are flexible on every point then you do not have spine and you are a base wretched human being.
76 posted on
06/27/2006 10:14:36 AM PDT by
A. Pole
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