Where we stand on the issues

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i'm not quite sure why religious classes should be taught.....
as for why some would have a problem-christians differ widely from one denomination to the next, with many getting almost hysterical about their beliefs. you really think you could persuade those folks that their kids should learn about other religions?? lol good luck with that!

Don't think I could at all. I know many people would have a problem with it, but I think public schools should discuss the subject

Religion is a huge issue in the world, and may well be our downfall. Naturally, I think they should be taught-but not practiced (prayer) in schools

[Mike]

Philosophy should be taught in academic institutions; societal and cultural practices;psychology and human development, etc.

Of course religion should be taught, (and I'm a non-believer), I think it may help some to think about what they're doing, maybe help some to be able to work with other cultures and their religions

[jms62]

America designated as a Christian nation 1 4.76%

Anyone have the Balls to own up to this selection?

[Danzig]

the selction 'prayer allowed in schools' is interesting....kids are already allowed to pray in school. having an official prayer, led by anyone, where everyone feels coerced in joining is what was banned. the aclu successfully challenged an attempt by a school to prevent a girl from praying at lunch time.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the selction 'prayer allowed in schools' is interesting....kids are already allowed to pray in school. having an official prayer, led by anyone, where everyone feels coerced in joining is what was banned. the aclu successfully challenged an attempt by a school to prevent a girl from praying at lunch time.

Yes, some of the options should have been written better to avoid any confusion

[Mike]

Originally Posted by jms62

America designated as a Christian nation 1 4.76%

Anyone have the Balls to own up to this selection?

It's an open poll, you can see who voted for what. I am still mystified over that vote (and also thought it would have more votes on here, I guess the DT politics and society forum is not as conservative as I thought)

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Mike

It's an open poll, you can see who voted for what. I am still mystified over that vote (and also thought it would have more votes on here, I guess the DT politics and society forum is not as conservative as I thought)

drugs was clearly joking but he's now been joined by two others who aren't.

i'm confued by jesus outpolling omnipotent deity 2:1 at this point. how do you believe in the former but not the latter?

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

drugs was clearly joking but he's now been joined by two others who aren't.

i'm confued by jesus outpolling omnipotent deity 2:1 at this point. how do you believe in the former but not the latter?

you're supposed to know the difference

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

you're supposed to know the difference

so you believe in jesus but not god?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

you're supposed to know the difference

Timm, I went to the poll and checked who voted for what, I see you indicated you believe in Jesus but not god (you were among a number who voted that way)...having debated with you for a long time, I don't believe that's what you mean to say, correct me if I'm wrong.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

you're supposed to know the difference

Actually, that is another poll question I'd like to do over, as people could/should vote for omnipotent deity if they voted for belief in Jesus. In fact, belief in Jesus is an unclear question, as one could believe he existed as a human, but was not divine

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

drugs was clearly joking but he's now been joined by two others who aren't.

i'm confued by jesus outpolling omnipotent deity 2:1 at this point. how do you believe in the former but not the latter?

the former was a prophet who existed, the latter...well...

at any rate, i believe that jesus was here. it's the whole divinity thing i have an issue with-especially when one considers that he was only 'made' divine when it was voted on in nicea, thanks to constantine.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the former was a prophet who existed, the latter...well...

at any rate, i believe that jesus was here. it's the whole divinity thing i have an issue with-especially when one considers that he was only 'made' divine when it was voted on in nicea, thanks to constantine.

i'm both stunned and impressed to find someone bringing the first council of nicea into the usual monkey's throwing dung level debate about religion here.

you stunpressed me.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the former was a prophet who existed, the latter...well...

at any rate, i believe that jesus was here. it's the whole divinity thing i have an issue with-especially when one considers that he was only 'made' divine when it was voted on in nicea, thanks to constantine.

I also believe Jesus of Nazerath walked this planet at one point a couple thousand years ago. Whether he was the son of God or not... who the heck knows but I doubt it.