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chuckpersimmons October 12 2008, 20:56:16 UTC

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butterscotch_ed October 13 2008, 11:21:22 UTC

extremely well said, dave. and i couldn't agree more ( ... )

passionateone October 13 2008, 13:00:26 UTC

Buddhism is not a traditional religion in the sense there is no God who loves, punishes, and creates "rules" to follow. Buddhism, I can safely say, is one of the only ways of life where peace is actually achieved and sustained by its members ( ... )

passionateone October 13 2008, 13:08:33 UTC

I agree with you, Dave, when you say that Maher chose the most ridiculous examples--that he made it too easy ( ... )

mrspersimmons October 13 2008, 14:56:41 UTC

(In reply to the last paragraph you wrote here) - yes, there are those who identify themselves as Christians, and don't really practice it. But, the examples that Dave was referring to above were examples of Christians who were actually living out their faith doing something - we aren't talking about just random people who happen to associate themselves with Christianity ( ... )

chuckpersimmons October 13 2008, 16:14:42 UTC

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chuckpersimmons October 13 2008, 16:24:35 UTC

One more thing. I am in NO WAY offended by Maher's film. I firmly believe in freedom of religion, freedom of speech, the separation of church and state, and that the truth stands up under scrutiny. I welcome any opportunity to discuss matters of ultimate importance, and my taking issue with certain points should not in any way be interpreted as offense or a feeling that they should not have been brought up.

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