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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Religion JRS #188739 01/14/10 03:36 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky JRS, I admit to being a bit surprised myself at that: Anu is not known here for making provocative statements. But I figure since it's his web site he's allowed to say what he wants to. Edit: I should add that it is not up to us to discuss here what he should/should not have in his Words A Day; and that if any of us has a complaint we'd probably do better by writing to him directly. Last edited by Jackie; 01/14/10 03:38 AM. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Religion JRS #188743 01/14/10 01:55 PM Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 2 .lu.eu 1 1 = 0 stranger 1 = 0 stranger 1 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 2 .lu.eu Originally Posted By: JRS Anu Garg wrote, "The word religion derives from Latin ligare (to tie or to bind, as in 'ligament'), but it best serves as a tool to divide people." I found your quote to be highly inappropriate and a blatant misuse of the Wordsmith venue now used to communicate your brazenly obvious position on religion. I am not a religious person, I have found relationship with Jesus and Christian-centered spirituality. However, your lack of respect is offensive to countless thousands who can now choose to pray for you. I find your reply and the one opening this thread quite interesting... and also a blatant proof of what Anu wrote (I'm not sure whether those are his words & thoughts or if he just quoted someone). First, you centralise on your Faith and religion whereas Anu points to the fact that there are (and have been) so many different religions that they did divide mankind. Second, I believe there is a difference between one's faith, a (any) religion and a (one out of so many) church... and then there are the many sects within religions. Each, of course, claiming to be Right, to have found the absolute and unique Truth. Each proclaiming that all the others have to abandon their (faith, beliefs ?) and join-in... And last... Please give the entire quote... Anu Garg wrote: Quote: "The word religion derives from Latin ligare (to tie or to bind, as in 'ligament'), but it best serves as a tool to divide people. My religion is better than yours. My god true, yours false. What, we have the same religion? No problem, my sect is better than yours." It is (may be) his opinion, and he has every right to hold it. I happen to share his view, but I don't mind if many don't. And by the way... more things separate us... I don't share your faith, I am not a Christian (though I respect their point of view), and I don't feel the need to advocate my faith or force my beliefs upon others. One thing unites us (in French "relier", has most probably a relation to "religion")... we like words. And your post also moved me to join on this forum and express my point of view instead of remaining passive. Have a nice day Serge PS: my apologies to all the readers who feel that this subject didn't deserve an answer (they're probably right) and to all those who feel that we shouldn't discuss Religion on this forum (you're most definitely right). Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Religion 1 = 0 #188744 01/14/10 02:16 PM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,526 Virginia, USA TheFallibleFiend veteran TheFallibleFiend veteran Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,526 Virginia, USA Kudos to Anu. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Religion TheFallibleFiend #188746 01/14/10 03:29 PM Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 876 western NY twosleepy old hand twosleepy old hand Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 876 western NY I think it is wrong to state that we don't discuss religion on this board, since a quick search of terms related to religion will get many hits. People are free to express their views, and have done so, but may not receive any replies, which is fine. For me, the important thing is that we do not promote any religion at all. Sort of a "separation of word and state" kind of thing. I do feel that Anu's statement is provocative, and I'm not surprised that many have spoken up about it. I have no problem with them doing so, and don't think anyone else should, either. So far, no one has said anything promoting his/her religion (simply mentioning it doesn't qualify, to me) so I think it's all fine and civil. Pushing anti-religion is equally as wrong as pushing religion, imho. :0) Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Religion twosleepy #188752 01/14/10 04:51 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass again, if it's Anu's views that bother you, take it to the man; he doesn't participate in these fora. (there's a feedback link below.) Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Religion 1 = 0 #188757 01/14/10 08:43 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague Welcome 1 = 0. I think no matter what you gave a well nuanced answer. 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