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Pastimes : THE SLIGHTLY MODERATED BOXING RING
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To: Neocon who wrote (3690)3/20/2002 1:34:18 PM
From: Solon  Read Replies (1) of 21057
 
"I consider that the interminable case building against religion that used to be done by people like Solon, in the earlier life of the Boxing Ring, shows a decided animus"

That is untrue. My inclination is to oppose the demonstrably silly, ridiculous, and harmful as it presents itself in the ugly texts of ancient tribes, and as it has presented itself in the death and degradation of so many innocent people.

I also oppose the implied "moral" superiority which is often cloyingly dripped off the tongues of people whose words outrun their wisdom.

I do not oppose soup kitchens; and your implication that their occurence, without the role of religion, would be merely "willy-nilly", or without choice or intention, is unfounded--and it shows a dreadful animus, I am much afraid...
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