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To: Jamey who wrote (33280)	12/6/2001 11:57:41 AM
From: rockerbanger	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39621

santiago, i grew up penticostal, but right now i have no religion, but am a member of the society of the evermores, we believe that the only way to get eternal life is to do it our selfs, we hope one day to travel to the stars, and reverse aging. if you want to call me a evermoron , thats fine. persercution is expected.. better to be a evermoron forever than a fossel.christian.

To: Jamey who wrote (33280)	12/6/2001 8:52:13 PM
From: 2MAR$	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Where's the persecution of Christianity in this quote from Thomas Jefferson ? Message 16698687 " The doctrines which flowed from the lips of Jesus himself are within the comprehension of a child; but thousands of volumes have not yet explained the Platonisms engrafted on them: and for this obvious reason that nonsense can never be explained." " We live in an age of reason & democracy , where there are many interpretations of what is meant by living a virtuous life filled with grace. But by no means does "being Christian" mean one is in any way , shape, or form superior to the many other forms of beliefs and paths evolved and revealed to human beings on this planet... It does not mean you are any more divine. If your belief evokes deep feelings and reverence for life in you , a Joi de Vivre, or an Elan Vitale then something is working out well for you. If not , then something's deeply amiss, inside you . There is nothing to do with "persecuting" Christians with pointing out there are several billion people on this planet that have very respected belief systems other than your own . I feel as much at home in a Christian Church as I do in a Mosque or Ashram or Buddhist Temple . And try always to treat those other beliefs with respect ....and reverence . I would hope as Christian , Jesus taught you something of the same ...and then there was peace .