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To: Rarebird who wrote (869)	9/9/1998 9:23:00 AM
From: wallacestevens	Respond to of 1542

Why does religion often practice the opposite of what it preaches? Love and Respect for Humanity is the True Religion. Well said. As to why? Who knows, but I think it's because instead of committing ourselves to what the religion preaches, we look for evidence in the religion's words to support what we already believe about life. Racists will find support for their racism. Terrified people will find support for their TRUTH. People like me will find plenty of ideas to intellectualize into submission. And lovers will find new and better ways to express their Love and Respect for Humanity. thanks for your post.

To: Rarebird who wrote (869)	9/9/1998 10:52:00 AM
From: IN_GOD_I_TRUST	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1542

Rarebird, Because we are sinners, and we screw things up! If everybody had perfect belief and was perfect, we would not have this non-sense. That's how God intended it to be, that is, everything perfect, until Adam and Eve screwed it all up. And now things are so bad, you can have true believers fighting bloody wars with each other because of what he or she thinks is right. People fight for principle and pride. Well, that's not what God wants. He does not want this hate crap or anti-semitism. God wants us to love God, and love our neighbor like ourself. That's it! But our imperfect pride and principle and our screwed up views cause this. And its a crying shame! It's a disgrace! We disgrace God with these negative attitudes and behaviors and might even be steering people that want to know the truth, away from it! I for one, must apologize for it and hope these negative posts do not steer you or anyone else away from the truth! God Bless, Steve