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    Why can't people just leave the Jews alone?

    While I'm all for letting the Jews and all people live in peace, firmly believe that anti-Semitism is not only a grave sin but ridiculous considering we are the followers of a jewish messiah and his jewish disciples, and generally agree with the basics of your message, this part just makes no...
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    What Do All Religions Have In Common?

    Belief in something greater than ourselves. Even naturalistic Religious recognize that we are but a small part of a much greater universe.
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    What if homosexuality is deemed "wrong"? Then what?

    just for clarification I intended to write: "Without forcing either a homosexual exclusive, or homosexual inclusive definition of marriage on anyone". I mistyped.
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    What does the Bible say about eating of Pork

    For an analogy to work, both the symbol and the thing it represents must both be true. I.E. Just as i cleanse and call clean this thing previously forbidden, so to are the gentiles. Secondly, if the only intention was the inclusion of the gentiles, why not simply order Paul to call the gentiles?
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    What does the Bible say about eating of Pork

    It was forbidden for Israelites in the Old Covenant, an issue of personal Conscience in the New.
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    What if homosexuality is deemed "wrong"? Then what?

    Regarding marriages on a secular level, I would like to see the institution of "civil partnerships" instated for any two people (including couples, friends, siblings etc.) who intend to share bills/insurance policies tax returns etc. and let marriage be a religious issue up to the various...
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    What if homosexuality is deemed "wrong"? Then what?

    I stay silent on the issue of homosexuality, as I have a great deal of confusion on the issue. But i believe quite strongly that my Master taught me to love all men. He did not place qualifications on said love and informed me that as I am a woeful sinner, to be cruel to another for their sin...
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    May I ask of our Muslim Friends.

    Thats actually exactly how we see Christian iconography. We use the created to meditate on the creator.
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    jew meets muslim

    I don't get why an atheist would be interested in dragging a friend to another religion's house of worship. I am for religious tolerance and respect, but Do I have to attend another's religious services to have respect?
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    May I ask of our Muslim Friends.

    well no, its different in the sense that in Hindu Belief God and his creation are the same. God is in all is all etc. In Traditional Judeo-Christian Belief, God and His Creation are seperate. The Icon focuses our mind, but to actually show reverence to the icon is sin.
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    May I ask of our Muslim Friends.

    For the record, except for some misguided people, Christian icons are not an object of worship. We worship the Creator rather than the Created, the icon merely helps us concentrate on Him and His work through the symbolism in the art. Only God is Worthy of Worship.
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    Is the nature of the God(s) you believe in a reflection of your needs?

    No I do not believe so, as my God Teaches against things i'd very much like to be doing. My God Teaches Discipline, i'm not one to enjoy discipline.
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    Christians: Should the US Constitution be amended to be more in line with God's views?

    No, i don't want a theocracy unless God himself is running it. Man telling me what i should or should not believe has never sat well with me. And I believe in people's right to be wrong. If an Atheist cant' be an atheist, i can't be a Christian and so on. We need to protect all people's...
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    What good are church teachings on Sex?

    Well i do believe in a sense of modesty. As I said before I believe Sexuality should be between yourself and your spouse, should you lack a spouse as many of us do at this point in our lives, we should keep it to ourselves so to speak. I guess what i mean is this. Sex is not bad, I have never...
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    What good are church teachings on Sex?

    Well I think honestly that Two person marriage works best, and I believe (but i don't dare to speak for him definitively) that that is what God prefers. But considering he allowed polygamy in the past i can't say definitively that I think its wrong. I just am of the personal belief that Two...
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    What good are church teachings on Sex?

    That is your mother however, and The Roman Catholic expression of Christianity, not Christianity as a whole, or even Scripture. [/I][/B] Sex should be within marriage IMO. So... no one... IMO
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    What good are church teachings on Sex?

    I am a devout Christian, and a virgin, and quite intune with myself. Not only emotionally but sexually as well. I know my likes and dislikes, i understand my body's natural reaction to sexual stimulus (anyone who says they don't masturbate is a liar), and I quite look forward to sex within the...
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    Logic vs Religion

    There is more than Reson. Remember that the human mind is limited. Reason is limited by the brain of the one doing the reasoning. I know my God on a deeper level than cold Logic. It may sound superstitious to some. I cannot prove God exists, but i don't feel i need to.
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    Does "God" bear any resemblance to your parents?

    Not really. But that's probably because my parents have been open and honest to me about their failings and difficulties. They have taught me about the human condition and how it is fallen from God's standards. But I could see some fasioning a god after their parents.
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    Pagan Origins of Easter

    True, i didn't say that animal sacrifice is necessarily wrong. I simply contrasted it to the earth based paganism of today. Actually i have no abhorrance of sex at all. I quite look forward to it :) I plan to express my sexuality quite vigorously and actively with my wife. We simply have...
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