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Old 02-25-2014, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak View Post
Religious people tend to believe there is a finality to arguing a point by quoting religious text. This rarely works, even among those who share the same religion.

Strict religion used to guide governance in a diverse society is too narrow, it's dogmas too rigid.

Anyone who thinks they can effectively govern such a diverse society as the United States of America from the pulpit, following the strict tenets of a singular religion, is a fool setting the stage for tyranny and disaster.

Dave
Agreed except for one point, religious dogma is not what Christ intended but is rather the false interpretation of His teachings by men.
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