PoliTalker (10-22-2019), ThatOwlWoman (10-22-2019)
PoliTalker (10-22-2019), ThatOwlWoman (10-22-2019)
Hello TOP,
Don't put words in my mouth.
I find that highly disrespectful.
I did not say what you just claimed about me, because it is not true the derogatory way you worded it.
My Signature PIP outlines the reasons people get placed on my Ignore List. And I think you are already well aware of my standards for mutual respect. I have made no secret of them but instead made them quite public so everybody understands. It is quite apparent for all here to see that I regularly talk to and enjoy the respect of many people with whom I disagree. It's all about the respect. Disagreement is to be expected. How that disagreement is handled is everything to me. I would advise you not to test me on this. Do not put words in my mouth again. I write my own posts, not you. The best advice would be to stick to the topic of discussion and don't EVER start talking about me, because I am not the subject, and you have a tendency to get too personal. That is not respectful.
Hopefully that totally clarifies how accepting I am.
If not, I know a way that should make it very easy to deal with.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
ThatOwlWoman (10-22-2019)
Hello Jack,
I'm just sayin there are a lot of people in this country who are very interested in angels, fairies, witches, magic, and spells. Tarot cards, tea leaves, fortune tellers, horoscopes, etc. Any consideration of the motivations of Americans would be lacking if it did not consider this phenomenon.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
What about bad parents? Should people with abusive parents honor them?
No murdering, in most cases, sure. But what about the death penalty or war? What about self-defense?
Is lying ever ok? What about lying to save someone's life?
What's wrong with coveting? That's the whole basis of a free market.
No murdering or stealing are generally good rules for a society, but even those have exceptions.
They often force their beliefs on their kids. Is that ok? Even if they don't outright force religion, they're still setting a bad example.That's up to them as long as they don't try to force me into their beliefs.
I agree in general. Those who admire a rigidly-structured society, the status quo, authoritarianism, and "strong men" tend to be conservatives, and often religious as well. In the 1770s in America they would have been staunch supporters of the Crown. They have convinced themselves that they believe in freedom, yet freedom is the opposite of what they really want... particularly for ppl not like themselves. If a group of intelligent, educated, accomplished men appeared and began agitating to change things around, they would be horrified at the thought. So let's hope Washington, Henry, Jefferson, Franklin, et al do not get resurrected.
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
Yes, of course you are. Did he put you down for your beliefs, or me, or someone else? Sorry, but explaining why you don't believe what Toxic or CFM or Pastor Schmuckleberger or Iman Ahmed believes does not make you "disrespectful." I do recall you, on the other hand, mocking what I believe as well as mocking the non-Xtian beliefs of others both here and on Amazon. Trying to label someone else as a bigot doesn't change the fact that YOU are one. You can wish all you want for everyone else to be like you, but thankfully that will never happen. Praise Krom! lol
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
Don't murder, don't lie about other people, don't screw around with someone else's spouse, don't steal someone else's stuff, and keep your eyes off their spouse/stuff.
Nothing wrong with those, eh? And no imaginary sky buddies required, just common sense and ethics.
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
domer76 (10-23-2019)
I'm not scared at all. Most ppl approaching death are not, except for one thing. The only thing about death that concerns most of us is the process of getting that way. I don't want my last hours/days/weeks spent in intractable pain. Most of us, believers or not, feel that way. If someone thinks that they are going to heaven after they die and that gives them comfort, that's a wonderful thing. BTW, I am a hospice volunteer so have had opportunity to discuss the end of life with ppl from a lot of different backgrounds.
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
That's a good point. I don't see much difference in believing in werewolves and vampires and fairies and angels than believing any other mythical stories. As humans we have always had stories about gods of one sort or the other. They just change aspects/names over time. Just because currently some are followed instead of the old ones doesn't make them more valid.
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
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