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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
To a person that believes god created the hurricane, what's the difference? Sure they know it don't form by god stirring his finger in the ocean, but they still think it was created by god.
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Do they?
I, personally, do not know of anyone who believes such a thing. I know avid church goers and people who have studied religion, why don't any of them think such a thing?
Like I said, I believe religion is meant to be interpreted and applied on a personal level. Just because their religion takes a certain stance on one thing doesn't mean they have to believe in it as well or interpret it in the same way.
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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
Nobody has said anything about anybody being stupid, and this discussion is about how the Catholic church denying the literal Adam and Eve stuff anyway.
You seem to be saying "sure, the people who take it seriously might deserve criticism, but the rest of us who just pay lip-service don't". That seems a little flimsy to me.
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No, I believe the people who take it seriously are entitled to their beliefs and interpretations. Perhaps if they are using their interpretation for some sort of wrong-doing or fanaticism then they may be criticized. If the Vatican stood by Creationism yet were passive and meek about it, why should we bully them into believing otherwise? Why do we want to insult everyone affiliated with a certain belief when only a handful of said believers are causing trouble?
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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
They are interfering with scientific study, public policy and public education. And it's tax-free!
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Certainly these issues should be addressed, but do we really have to generalize and persecute those who are of the same affiliation but are not part of the issue?