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To: Katelew who wrote (257458)	2/24/2008 12:55:33 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 281500

Great post

To: Katelew who wrote (257458)	2/24/2008 1:02:08 PM
From: mistermj	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Not nearly as bizarre as you judging evangelicals in the same post in which you denounce judging others...its bizarre and breathtaking in its arrogance. Typical. But thanks for the laugh. ;-) Cast the first stone baby... The why is because there are significant numbers of hate-filled people, many of whom feel disenfranchised and direct blame from themselves onto others. Sometimes I think most Christians don't even know their own scriptures. They don't read for themselves, other than highlighted, truncated passages. There must be a gazillion new testament scriptures that command us to love one another. There are none that command us to judge one another. Judgment and vengeance are reserved for God. The scriptures are quite specific and plain-spoken on the matter. In fact, there are many that serve as warnings to us about pre-judging......such as, 'the first shall be last' at the end of times, or 'the meek shall inherit the earth' and 'blessed are the peacemakers'. I live among evangelicals. They're well-intentioned people as a group, but their focus of attention is a little bizarre, IMO.

To: Katelew who wrote (257458)	2/24/2008 2:21:15 PM
From: geode00	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

People are inherently lazy. Ok, people are evolutionarily (is that a word?) geared towards minimizing caloric expenditure. Organized religion, preachers, pastors, politicos, celebrities, talk shows, schools, clubs, organizations of all kinds appeal to our laziness. Join XYZ, follow ABC and you instantly belong to a well-defined ethic without having to start a philosophy from scratch. I have heard that it is difficult to be a Dem activist because it is too much like high school. You have to do grunt work, pay dues and move up slowly. OTOH, it is easy to be a Republican as long as you check your brains at the door. I have heard Republican meet ups are very welcoming but you can't think for yourself at them. IMO, this is why there are more Republicans than there really need be...joining is easy and why there are fewer Democrats than there really need be...the party is a pain in the neck. I prefer independence. You have to think a little harder and reason a little more but you don't have to deal with annoying people in either party.