Good thing the Western Europeans showed up with their peace muskets and peace swords.
Otherwise, we would have never learned to be mildly civilized at all. Thank you, thank you.
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Good thing the Western Europeans showed up with their peace muskets and peace swords.
Otherwise, we would have never learned to be mildly civilized at all. Thank you, thank you.
Nope ... it was a lack of Christianity in those savages.
Not a bit different than the immune cells in your body.
They attack non-Christian bacteria, such as strep.
But they permit Christian...
Are you inferring that the Europeans brought Christianity and, therefore, civilized behavior such as 'not killing'?
Please be sure you are indoors and far away from any possibility of a direct...
You'd be correct if we were a computer program. But we actually enjoy intelligent thinking. It alone drives civility and integrity.
Religion can be paired with it, or not. Again, to prove the point,...
The key issue is religion in government. And I have the same approach to government in religion.
They absolutely must stay separate. Very distinctly divided. It's the only way either can be free....
Civilized behavior and integrity. It's actually SCARY to think that anyone uses religion to foster their morality.
A person, a group, a country should be judged upon their actions alone, not their...
Are you naive enough to think one can't be moral without religion? Seriously??
Morality is open to ANYONE who chooses to pursue it. Nothing else needed.
You just don't get it. Even in print. We are NOT a theocracy, just the opposite.
The reason is very simple, it's dangerous and counterproductive at best.
No one should have to be subject to a...
Please tell me you don't teach history. :doh:
Penned by James Madison, the 'Father' of the US Constitution.
Seems pretty clear he fully intended to keep religion out of our government.
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Fixed it for you. Guess you didn't pay close attention in history class.
Jefferson, Madison and many other framers were very clear.
They fully deemed religious interference as destructive to...
Great plan!!!! Let's suspend the donation of surplus military goods to law enforcement and redirect to the Salvation Army.
They've got over one million troops currently. That should be more than...
And people wonder what's killing off Christianity based organized religion. :doh:
"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road, doesn't mean they've gotten lost." - His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
Private businesses should employ private armies if they want protection.
Not donate to Congressional members and enjoy Private Ryan, US Army.
We need to stay the hell out of it. Don't send weapons, money, troops, etc.
And, if not, all of Congress gets to swear in their kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc.
Plus every damn member of the...