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Originally posted by BagBing
Elsewhere (where fundies exist) there seems to be an entirely different debate. You hear the 'you'll burn in hell' accusations, followed by 'you have no morals' accusations, followed by "you're satanists" la la la.
Why (and I ask this question honestly) do certain areas of the world feel the need to threaten over ones beliefs? Surely, if ones beliefs where strong enough, this wouldn't happen. Or maybe I'm naive.
Originally posted by BagBing
I'm in the UK (which isn't exactly the most religious place in the world). Over here we have basically two views - you believe or don't. It doesn't matter. No one cares.
When we have faith based discussions, we essentially agree to disagree.
Elsewhere (where fundies exist) there seems to be an entirely different debate. You hear the 'you'll burn in hell' accusations, followed by 'you have no morals' accusations, followed by "you're satanists" la la la.
Why (and I ask this question honestly) do certain areas of the world feel the need to threaten over ones beliefs? Surely, if ones beliefs where strong enough, this wouldn't happen. Or maybe I'm naive.
Originally posted by BagBing
I'm in the UK (which isn't exactly the most religious place in the world).
Originally posted by charles1952
reply to post by BagBing
Would you help me out a bit, I know almost nothing about England, but I have heard that there are parts of London and environs where people have posted signs saying (in effect) "You are entering a Muslim area, no drinking, no smoking, no (a couple of other things). Is that true?
No, not even close!
I've also heard that, on occasion, a magistrate will gilve a lenient sentence, or none at all, to a Muslim because their culture is different from the surrounding peoples'. Is that one true?
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erm... not even close! lol
And again, do the major newspapers identify wrongdoers as "Muslims," or are they just called "Asians?"[/neither]
You're point being?
If so, it makes me wonder about the idea that nobody cares what another believes and that it's all live and let live. But again, I'm not terribly familiar. So please, straighten me out.
Honestly... the Uk is pretty cool about black v white integration. Do you have a problem with thart?
edit on 9-8-2012 by BagBing because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by NihilistSanta
reply to post by BagBing
This is why multiculturalism is intentionally forced upon us. To sew the seeds of discord over our differences and keeping people from focusing on real problems to better their families and communities.
Governments seem to import people as much as products in a scheme to flood the market so to speak. The host country is then forced to slowly chip away at their sovereignty and national identity/culture in order to be more multicultural. This causes the people to be forced to live in a homogenized society that no one really wants except the rulers because the end result is erosion of freedom and individuality not to mention the other effects of the divide and conquer stratagem.
It is quite ingenious if not down right diabolical. Makes me wonder if we will see a shift towards ultra nationalism as a backlash to forced globalism which will be the beginnings of isolationist policies and movements to rid undesirables. History repeats itself. Eventually you end up with world war 3 and once the people are tired of the war they will beg for a world govt.
Seems each world war has followed this pattern and each time failed attempts at global govt are made (league of nations/U.N.)
They play on our fears and sympathies. The majority of us want to live lives of peace and harmony with people we share some sort of familial or cultural connection too while at the same time we do not wish to condemn others for wanting the same. What we end up with is political correctness as a form of soft censorship. Take the commander in chief for instance hard to criticize the man when you are called a racist regardless of his policies lack of effectiveness.
Originally posted by IEtherianSoul9
reply to post by BagBing
Because their indoctrination has conditioned them to behave in such a way. Plus, by holding on to religious dogma it allows them to criticize other people's beliefs where they see fit.
Religion serves as a nice warm comfort blanket from the unknown. It's been that way since the dawn of our species; however, that's an entirely different topic.edit on 7/22/2012 by IEtherianSoul9 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by DelayedChristmas
reply to post by ahnggk
Let me shoot a different scenario to you...
What if a believer is rich? He/she didn't seek to earn extra finances, but it was just given to them; it was a blessing. And in return, the financially blessed help the poor in love and humility.
Would that person(s) not be deemed a true believer, because they are blessed financially? Remember... Everyone has their own callings of God, one reason why Paul stressed being a virgin and not being married but couldn't say it was a decree by Father because every member of the body of Christ has their own callings, just as every body parts has specific functions to make it work.edit on 10-8-2012 by DelayedChristmas because: (no reason given)edit on 10-8-2012 by DelayedChristmas because: (no reason given)