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  •  Satan? (none / 0)

    C'mon...a little less religion...it sort of defeats the purpose of kos' point.

    Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

    by jenhoward on Fri Mar 11, 2005 at 11:17:37 AM PDT

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    •  some elements of religion... (none / 1)

      are universal, regardless of faith or even whether or not you have a faith or belief. The Golden Rule, for example. I'm agnostic, but I think a lot of Jesus's teachings are good words to live by.

      I think protesting the use of the word "evil" because of its "religious" connotation is being rather picky. I mean, I tend to agree with the B'Hai concept that "evil" is actually just the absence of good, rather than an entity unto itself.

      But I don't have a problem using the word "evil" to describe acts like piloting airliners into skyscrapers and killing thousands of people. Or starting a war that kills tens of thousands (or more) of people, on false pretenses, for profiteering. Semantics, schemantics - it's a darn good word to use in certain situations.

      -8.25, -6.26 "I'm not superstitious. But, I AM a little stitious." - Michael Scott

      by snookybeh on Fri Mar 11, 2005 at 11:47:25 AM PDT

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    •  Evil is well described and defined (none / 0)

      It is Satanic. Satan is bad because of his pride.

      Those who act from pride are acting evilly.

      Don't avoid the truth merely because the Christians first described it. They aren't all wrong.

      Democrats stand for Liberty, Security, Support of Families and Opportunity Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - over

      by Rick B on Fri Mar 11, 2005 at 06:04:27 PM PDT

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