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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
1 isnt that the same? nobody wants themselves harmed im confused lol
2 I have no problem with that and act the same pretty much
3 the only time I think that actually happens in the bible is n the Book of Job but I could well be wrong and Job did get rewarded for his trials
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1. There's a subtle but important difference. The xian rule puts your own wishes ahead of other peoples, ie if you'd like something done to you, go ahead and do it to others whether they'd like it or not.
While the Athiest's rule puts any detrimental effect of your actions ahead of your own wishes.
2. Pretty much
3. Happens quite a lot, the slaughter of the Caananites, first born of Egypt, book of revelations - anyone not considered xian is to be killed.
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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
The God I believe in looks out for you and those who do not have faith am I patronising you for thinking that or do I have a faith in a loving God??
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You're patronising, although you don't mean to be, so I forgive you
Seriously though, it'd be like me saying "Drop-dead-fred, my imaginary friend, will help you if you ever feel low, that's how important and seriously I take your well being, I'm letting my imaginary friend be there for you" see what I mean?
No problem with people being religious, no problem with those of them who choose to worship dieties who are morally lacking (just wish they'd open their eyes and admit it), but do keep it to yourself where other people are concerned. Not too much to ask is it?
It's that golden rule again, yours lets you push your religious beliefs onto others, because you've not got a problem with a xian doing that to you.
Ours on the other hand says "woah big fella, it's a personal thing, help them as a person, don't go telling them they are wrong to believe, you made your choice, they made theirs, if they want to talk about it, let them ask"