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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (69585)	4/9/2003 3:47:40 PM
From: chomolungma	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 70976

I'm not quite as severe, but when religion goes to excesses, it ain't good.

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (69585)	4/10/2003 6:18:03 AM
From: E. T.	Respond to of 70976

I'm with you on that one. There was a gospel dug up about 50 years or so ago, the teachings of Jesus after the resurrection, where he pretty much says the same thing as you about organized religion... He said the real and true church is the one that lives in your heart.

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (69585)	4/10/2003 6:51:32 AM
From: thames_sider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

What, even this one? <g> story.news.yahoo.com Haiti's government has officially sanctioned voodoo as a religion, allowing practitioners to begin performing ceremonies from baptisms to marriages with legal authority. Many who practice voodoo praised the move, but said much remains to be done to make up for centuries of ridicule and persecution in the Caribbean country and abroad. Voodoo priest Philippe Castera said he hopes the government's decree is more than an effort to win popularity amid economic and political troubles. ... I can't understand why they deny tales of sacrifice, zombies etc... what a great selling point for any religion. "In spite of our contribution to Haitian culture, we are still misunderstood and despised," said Castera, 48.