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Old 04-02-2008, 10:09 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Suburban Blend View Post
What I think is hard is being selfless.
No question that is hard, no matter what your belief system is. It is the hardest thing anyone can attempt to do. Period.

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Why is it so hard for people to accept that Jesus died for our sins?
I know you said you were not selling religion. But, I think the above comment did come across as from someone who works the retail department.

The problem I have with (some) believers, and (some) atheists alike, is when one group feels they have a monopoly on Truth. This usually lends itself to said-group acting as if they are on ethical high-ground. From there, they seek to convert/impose/proselytize/condemn/etc anyone who has a different view. To use extremes as example, you have people and groups like Al Qaeda, Fred Phelps, and Micheal Moore*.


*Politically, I actually agree with most all of Moore's positions. However, I have serious issues with some of his tactics and approaches to making his points and/or "converting" people.
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