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Originally posted by Yorick:
What the hell is this Diogenes? I did not say I know everything about all religions. I have studied many in open minded depth however. Hinduism, Buddhism and it's various strands, Taoism, Bahaism, Theosophy etc etc.
Why is this so difficult to accept? That a Christian can (shock horror) read another holy work!? That they can have an open mind? Reject other teachings on knowledge and not ignorance.?
I stated that Buddhism "works" did I not? However it is a path I don't wish to follow. This is not worthlessness, but disagreement. Rejection. I have articulated some, but not all of my problems with these theologies, and surely shown these problems to be based on the theologies themselves, not the "rightness" of Christian theology.
People can research law. They can become familiar with precedents, bylaws and amendments. They can specialise in contractual law, criminal law corperate law can they not? Why is it so hard to fathom that someone can devote time and energy to understanding many religious faiths in an attempt to find truth? In an effort to be certain ones own faith is truth. You have no idea the depth I have searched, the discourses I have entered into, and you dare mock me, mock my honest quest and subsequent conclusions.
Why do I bother?
I am disappointed by the sarcasm of your post. The vibes and attitude I have been recieving from you, G'kar and Silver Cheetah have flabbergasted me of late.
Stay in your little shell then Diogenes. Be blind to alternate possibilities and ideas. Remain in the comfort zone that Christians are always your father and their small minded agendas are all the same, and something you will refute to your grave.
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My objection to your attitude in regards to religion is your smug belief that you know all about other religions, and have decided objectively that Christianity is the true one.
I have refrained from attacking your religion, even though it certainly allows plenty of room for doing so, out of courtesy and respect for you and respect for other people's religious beliefs. You however, do not do the same. That is why I lost my temper and turned sarcastic on you.
In your words to G'Kar, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
[This message has been edited by Diogenes Of Pumpkintown (edited 10-09-2001).]