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 Posted Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:46 PM |
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| Posted Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:40 PM |
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| It's a big country- they can't all be bigotted, narrow minded idiots (it's probably just the ones who respond to polls- yeah that'll be it).
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| Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:02 AM |
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Yeh. It's a sahem it doesn't tell you where the results were collected. Or the demographic beyond "over 18". Though being a Gallup Poll I'm guessing it's a properly conducted and valid random survey?
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| Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:48 PM |
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Admittedly I got bored about halfway down but ... er ... what's wrong with it? Are you suggesting that US citizens shouldn't be allowed religious freedom? That they're somehow less human or less intelligent because of their religious beliefs?
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| Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 6:58 PM |
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| I liked the impact that the millenium had on the figures... It might sound odd, but I do feel that religion should be seen as a more personal subject. Not to be taught in schools, nor even proselytised on telly. Just you and whatver higher being you want to acknowledge. Bit of a shame it doesnt work like that in the real world. (Food Breakish) Having read the lower polls.... Boy, it kind of raises the question - has there been a concerted effort by the media on behalf of the government to make the efforts of the Al quaeda be percieved as an attack on christianity?
But if you really *want* to bug Me and are still trying because I didnt put the damm contact field in properly.... Thegamefinisher@yahoo.co.uk
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| Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:27 PM |
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Binidj (6/14/2006)
Admittedly I got bored about halfway down but ... er ... what's wrong with it? Are you suggesting that US citizens shouldn't be allowed religious freedom? That they're somehow less human or less intelligent because of their religious beliefs?No we seem very determined not to say that- however the poll suggests that bigotry and lack of tolerence for other cultures and beliefs are fairly widespread amongst the people who took part in the poll- allthough I doubt a British version would differ much on those points, just less people who think the bible is real history, or believe in God. It's seems a shame however that many US citizens indicate (through this poll) that religious freedom is something that only white christians should be allowed
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| Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 12:00 AM |
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I seriously doubt a poll taken in iraq or iran or any arabian country would yeild any different results, but of course they would merely be proud as opposed to being intolerant....
____________________________________As the old robot saying goes "does not compute"
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| Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:40 AM |
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It might sound odd, but I do feel that religion should be seen as a more personal subject. Not to be taught in schools, nor even proselytised on telly. Just you and whatver higher being you want to acknowledge.
If you don't share it with other people, then it's not actually a religion. It's a bit like saying "I think culture's great, but I think it ought to be something personal, not something you share with your community/your children/something you export ...
Bit of a shame it doesnt work like that in the real world.
You believe it or you don't believe it. If you believe, you should probably act on it. If you honestly think that abortion is murder, shouldn't you really do something about it? How would you justify "considering it a personal matter"? Ditto people going to hell.
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| Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:48 AM |
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Binidj (6/14/2006)
Admittedly I got bored about halfway down but ... er ... what's wrong with it? Are you suggesting that US citizens shouldn't be allowed religious freedom? That they're somehow less human or less intelligent because of their religious beliefs?
I find the fact that 43% of them think the bible is the literal word of God truly shocking, yes. It show's a level of ignorance I cannot even comprehend. Then again, I find anyone who thinks (or "believes") things based on no evidence at all truly bewildering also.
And yes, the level of Bigotry this poll seems to suggest is also shockign to me.
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| Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 12:42 PM |
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| I dont find it that surprising. Im under the impression that religious bias is very strong in the educational system and set-up of local state officials who basically set the curriculum and dictate what is and isnt taught. Its also the case that literal creationist views have some strong propaganderists, and that if you bring a child up in a community where from day one you're taught that the Bible is a literal truth... And the state refuses to sponsor any alternative curriculum... What I did find surprising and disappointing is that perception that the World Trade Centre was being bombed as an attack on christianity...Rather than an attack on American foriegn policy. (Mr Sweetie, I m not talking about what is there, I m saying A good religion wouldnt be a culture. It would be a choice.)
But if you really *want* to bug Me and are still trying because I didnt put the damm contact field in properly.... Thegamefinisher@yahoo.co.uk
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