01-25-2009, 10:58 PM | #151 |
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01-26-2009, 12:37 AM | #152 | |
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01-26-2009, 01:10 AM | #153 |
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Of course, anyone with even the most rudimentary understanding of the English language knows that the term "Religious Intolerance" can only mean "the intolerance exhibited by religious people", as exemplified by the original poster.
As it happens, "The God delusion" is a well written and entertaining book, and not nearly as strident, if at all, as some religious people, most of whom invariably haven't even read it, try to make out. As others have said, you are free to give up the chance to enlighten yourself a little and just delete it - much as I myself would have done if a copy of the bible, other than the King James version, had come pre-installed; after all, those modern re-translations truly are a crime against literature. Sony has already had enough trouble with the whole Little Big Planet fiasco. Last edited by Mr. Dalliard; 01-26-2009 at 01:14 AM. |
01-26-2009, 02:46 AM | #154 |
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01-26-2009, 02:59 AM | #155 | |
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01-26-2009, 03:06 AM | #156 | |
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You know, I just noticed mobileread does not have the Book of Mormon!
After a thirty second conversion with gutlrf here it is (courtesy of Project Gutenberg). Quote:
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01-26-2009, 04:51 AM | #157 |
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Top Marks!
As a total newbie to this ebook thing and the forum I just wanted to say what a fantastically well written and reasoned thread this is.
On so many other forums (is that the correct plural?) this would have degenerated into a personal name calling flame war but here it just sparks informed, insightful and often witty debate.: Colour me impressed! Long may it continue. Chris |
01-26-2009, 05:15 AM | #158 |
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You can simply delete it. Having faith usually means that a person chooses to ignore rational discourse from other sources regarding their religion anyway. Because that's what the book does, provides a rational attack against the superstition that is religion, you have faith just ignore it. If it really offends you, return the device and get a Kindle (but I have a feeling Amazon sell that nasty Dawkins book).
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01-26-2009, 06:25 AM | #159 | |
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01-26-2009, 06:58 AM | #160 |
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This thread was a great read !
Thanks for your insights and opinions, and thanks for the interesting books to read (both the one in the original post and the Lee Strobel ones). This is a great part of what I enjoy here, the serious and argumented discussions. I also enjoy the silly ones, of course, don't misinterpret my words. Ok, I resisted so far to the burning desire to add something to the discussion, and I will finish my message quickly, so that this desire does not become too strong. |
01-26-2009, 09:18 AM | #161 | |
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01-26-2009, 09:28 AM | #162 |
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I've been following this thread with great interest. I'm Irish and was raised Catholic. However once i was old enough to think for myself and started questioning the churche i realised it was not for me.
I've read Dawkins and enjoyed it as "A child of Catholic parents" i would like to make an observation. why is it considered "intolerance" to simply question a set of beliefs The reason i felt the need to make these points is that i questioned my faith and found what i was being tought lacking something and that while religion (Not faith) has been responsible for much good on this little backwater rock of ours it has also been responsible for what i would consider evils. Whats the one thing i tooks from all this (I did have a point relevant to the discussion) if im interested in a viewpoint i will listen and learn. If i'm not interested then i wont and i don't let it bother me. Life is too short to worry about the little things. Sorry for rambling (It happens from time to time) |
01-26-2009, 09:32 AM | #163 |
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Whoa... NO WAY is this thread still running?!?
As a devout follower in the teachings of Aesop's Fables, from which the bulk of all modern religion's moral teachings actually originated (and note that I avoided putting those words in quotes, italics, bolding or underlines), I'm surprised that you all haven't come to realize that it doesn't matter whether or not there is a God... nor whether or not you believe in one... what is vitally important is that if you treat each other with the reverence and respect befitting Human Beings (including not belittling others for their beliefs), all will be right in the world. Okay. I'll stop back in in a week, and see how everyone's doing. K Thnx Bye! |
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01-26-2009, 09:38 AM | #165 | |
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