tagged w/ Religion and Spirituality
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I have dozens of theist friends. Our discussions are generally polite and lean toward the relative merits of atheist and theist beliefs, not mundane secular topics like religious tax breaks. But with the hew and cry over taxes and spending, perhaps it's time to start that conversation in earnest.I have dozens of theist friends. Our discussions are generally polite and lean toward... more
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In a bit of a twist, a Christian school has banned the National Anthem.What? None of the usual insistence that not wearing a flag pin makes you a traitor and not placing your hand over your heart is tantamount of crapping on Old Glory?In a bit of a twist, a Christian school has banned the National Anthem.What? None of... more
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Experiences.
http://ramanan50.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/faith-in-baba-to-be-felt/
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In joining the military, troops give up some basic rights. The vagaries of combat sometimes require it. After all, the military is not a democracy. But, recent events and complaints about the religious components of the Army's mandatory Soldier Fitness Tracker (SFT) test show theocratic abuses that cannot stand.In joining the military, troops give up some basic rights. The vagaries of combat... more
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Many people say, "There are no atheists in foxholes." As a practical matter this obviously isn't the case, but the Army's new Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program (CSFP) implies it should. After all, bullets don't have an opinion about God.Many people say, "There are no atheists in foxholes." As a practical matter... more
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When will politicians learn that running on personal values is a non-starter, particularly since most voters don't care? But more importantly, how is it that the most sanctimonious pricks are usually the ones who turn up in compromising positions with those they hate on?/When will politicians learn that running on personal values is a non-starter,... more
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