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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 199999" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p>Hey Jones,</p><p>Funny you should bring up Hitchens as I just happen to hear some folks talk about his appearance on Hannity and Colms last week talking about Falwell. I work evening so I don't watch much TV and considering all I hear about it I think I'm blessed not too. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/lol.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":lol:" title="Lol :lol:" data-shortname=":lol:" /> I did go out to FoxNews and read he show transcript and WHOA! Boy he held nothing back as it's obvious there's no love lost there. Ralph Reed also present on the show got in one sentence and that was it. </p><p> </p><p>I happen to believe that the teachings of Christ are the greatest out there but after many years and doing lots of reading and even learning to research in the original greek and hebrew language, I've pretty well written off organized religion on all fronts but that's a personal choice as the vast majority of folks enjoy and derive purpose and meaning from it. </p><p> </p><p>As to Falwell, no argument that he changed the political landscape in America and whether for the better or worse, time and historians will have to judge that. The one thing that I do think that Falwell did that was good is that in all the talk about experiencing diversity and being inclusive by many out there, Falwell forced those so-called advocates of diversity and inclusion to be shown that at the end of the day they were unable to accept those in society who choose a limited willingness to have certain things in their lives or around them based on religious conviction. </p><p> </p><p>Accepting diversity and being tolerate of difference means you are that way to all people even when they show their own willingness to not be inclusive in all matters. I've often found that crowd preaching diversity, love eveyone and being inclusive only exists with open arms as long as you change your thinking to fit their preconceived ideas of perfect society. I have no problem for example living around gays as a lesbian couple live right across the street from us and have for years and are super neighbors. However, at he same time if Christians want to ban together, buy property and form a community with a rule of no gays, knock ya'self out! I support their belief and choice to do that even though I myself wouldn't choose to do so. </p><p> </p><p>My problem with Falwell or folks on the otherside of the isle is that they are unwilling to tolerate people making their own choices for themselves. Contary to any religious dogma or societal utopian secular dogma, I believe in the right of the individual first and foremost. I'd have to say if I were a devote fundmental christian in our world today I might be and seem rather intolerate myself for the simple fact I'm not allowed to live as I believe. The moment however that I depart from defending those folks is the very moment they enter the town square and try and codify their religious dogma. On the flipside, there are others who have also entered the town square and have been successful in some areas of going way overboard and now they complain of the reaction? Personally, in the public realm I want nothing to do with either side as I'll choose how to live my own life thank you very much!</p><p> </p><p>Again, JMHO</p><p> </p><p>And lastly, take care Jonesy and thanks for the link.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 199999, member: 2189"] Hey Jones, Funny you should bring up Hitchens as I just happen to hear some folks talk about his appearance on Hannity and Colms last week talking about Falwell. I work evening so I don't watch much TV and considering all I hear about it I think I'm blessed not too. :lol: I did go out to FoxNews and read he show transcript and WHOA! Boy he held nothing back as it's obvious there's no love lost there. Ralph Reed also present on the show got in one sentence and that was it. I happen to believe that the teachings of Christ are the greatest out there but after many years and doing lots of reading and even learning to research in the original greek and hebrew language, I've pretty well written off organized religion on all fronts but that's a personal choice as the vast majority of folks enjoy and derive purpose and meaning from it. As to Falwell, no argument that he changed the political landscape in America and whether for the better or worse, time and historians will have to judge that. The one thing that I do think that Falwell did that was good is that in all the talk about experiencing diversity and being inclusive by many out there, Falwell forced those so-called advocates of diversity and inclusion to be shown that at the end of the day they were unable to accept those in society who choose a limited willingness to have certain things in their lives or around them based on religious conviction. Accepting diversity and being tolerate of difference means you are that way to all people even when they show their own willingness to not be inclusive in all matters. I've often found that crowd preaching diversity, love eveyone and being inclusive only exists with open arms as long as you change your thinking to fit their preconceived ideas of perfect society. I have no problem for example living around gays as a lesbian couple live right across the street from us and have for years and are super neighbors. However, at he same time if Christians want to ban together, buy property and form a community with a rule of no gays, knock ya'self out! I support their belief and choice to do that even though I myself wouldn't choose to do so. My problem with Falwell or folks on the otherside of the isle is that they are unwilling to tolerate people making their own choices for themselves. Contary to any religious dogma or societal utopian secular dogma, I believe in the right of the individual first and foremost. I'd have to say if I were a devote fundmental christian in our world today I might be and seem rather intolerate myself for the simple fact I'm not allowed to live as I believe. The moment however that I depart from defending those folks is the very moment they enter the town square and try and codify their religious dogma. On the flipside, there are others who have also entered the town square and have been successful in some areas of going way overboard and now they complain of the reaction? Personally, in the public realm I want nothing to do with either side as I'll choose how to live my own life thank you very much! Again, JMHO And lastly, take care Jonesy and thanks for the link. [/QUOTE]
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