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Apr 18, 2008 22:13

 
  • U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: "...the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives" (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85).
  • Current U.S. national security strategy: "premeditated, politically motivated ( Read more... )
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    saulittlesister April 19 2008, 07:28:22 UTC
    Skin color, religion, and sense of entitlement (or lack thereof).

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    preciousbayne April 19 2008, 15:00:05 UTC
    I don't know you particularly well, but this reminded me of a discussion I had at work this week with a Christian lady. I don't really remember how we got on the subject, but war. War and Christianity responsibility. She believes very firmly that war is wrong. The use of violence is never an answer to a problem ( ... )

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    beautifuljesus April 20 2008, 19:54:59 UTC
    I do believe in original sin for sure. Maybe not with all of the catholic conotation that that phrase contains, but in essence yet, and I think that scripture would easily back that idea up. But I think that there is a problem when you use the word innocent like that. Yes innocence implies purity, but that does not mean that those who are not "innocent" do not deserve justive, do not deserve to be defended ( ... )

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    preciousbayne April 22 2008, 21:59:51 UTC
    It's not only a catholic concept, actually. It's found in Calvinism, and to a more limited extent, Wesley-Armeniusism as well. Er - that is - original sin. My mind is dwelling on the corporate finance homework I can't figure out and running away with me.

    In a fallen world, there is no 'right' answer...in business, you're often forced to choose between the lesser of two evils in order to promote the greater good. Sometimes violence is the lesser of two evils in an attempt to promote the greater good....

    I can't concentrate on this right now, much as I would like to. I'll pick back up another time. And when I eventually get to the other side of the state, we'll have to debate it out in person.

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    beautifuljesus April 23 2008, 01:19:31 UTC
    While original sin is not solely a catholic idea now, most christian religions, with very few exceptions will find their roots and the roots of the beliefs in Roman Catholisism. This concept was around before either Calvin or Wesley, that's all I meant by that ( ... )

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