"One can discuss religion
intelligently
and meaniingfully very easily, on this site or any.
The problem comes
when
one violates respect by trying to proselytise, or even
playing
one-up-man-ship."

While 'discussion' of religion itself could create a
difference as that, what impact would it have when it
is practised? I think it is a shame to man's
integrity itself, to impose a personal belief, based
on a personal faith, without having any 'respect' for
a fellow human being (or a 'Pagan' and a 'Kafir' for
that matter).

--- Peter Montgomery <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Sometimes it is a question of style. One can discuss
> religion intelligently
> and meaniingfully very easily, on this site or any.
> The problem comes when
> one violates respect by trying to proselytise, or
> even playing
> one-up-man-ship.
> Remember the bit about taking the lowest place at
> the table? He who exalts
> himself?
> The truth, as I believe, may indeed be one, but each
> of us has VERY limited
> perspectives on it. By all means we should cherish
> our perspectives, and
> share the
> values they bring to our lives. The simple truth is,
> we can't make others
> see our
> perspectvies. Some may if they want to, but even
> then there is no way
> to share the perspective exactly.
>
> Sorry to sermonise.
>
> Peter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William Gray" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 10:02 AM
> Subject: Re: (OT) To criticize Religion : a case
> study with two online
> petitions
>
>
> > Thanks for passing this along. Religious freedom
> is very important, just
> like the exchanges we've had on the list over the
> past week or so. If any of
> us were an ideological dictator, life would be
> awful. Part of the beauty of
> America is that people are allowed to disagree with
> each other and even with
> government policies. Freedom of speech is a
> beautiful thing. Of course, true
> freedom of speech is the ability always to say the
> right thing, something
> each person no doubt longs for. I wish I had that
> kind of freedom!
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Will
> >
> > >>> [log in to unmask] 11/09/04 12:18PM >>>
> >
>
http://www.faithfreedom.org/Announcement/petition.htm
> >
> > I came across these two online petitions today. I
> > think it is a very important issue on both sides
> of
> > it, for it involves faith on one hand, and liberty
> on
> > the other. More than the question 'Is religion
> apart
> > criticism', I think it raises certain fundamental
> > issues on the nature of religious issues today. I
> > believe it would concern us all here for we are
> > concerned with 'expression' in general and its
> bearing
> > on human life.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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