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Many of us in the world feel compelled to challenge or confront inequity, hypocrisy, and yes, Modern Mythology (AKA religion) WHEREVER we see it, in order to hasten positive progress for humankind.  A simple reference to bible quotes may seem harmless enough, and I can usually ignore such things and look for the good in the people who use them, because most people who call themselves christian (for example) really are not - they just choose to follow the "good" or heartwarming parts of the bible, which actually makes them better people, even if  naive.

However, there are thousands of years worth of devastation and human suffering associated with that book and its verses (as with most religions' documents), and it continues TODAY in the forms of bigotry, ethnic cleansing, murder, and all sorts of other mistreatment of others.  One person's quaint quotation is another person's kick in the teeth.   Bernie Madoff, Attila the Hun, Hitler, and Charles Manson might have had some GREAT one liners at some point in their life, but if you choose to quote them, its an insult to everyone they hurt. 

So, I can understand why someone would publicly state the offense that is felt.

Regards,
Lou


cgico@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Amberger" <Magnumguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Well, Mr. Hopkins, and anyone else offended by my references to Bible verses,   I'm sorry your offended by it, , but I also don't see why I should remove it from my email signature which is the same email sig. that everyone I email sees, Whether it's here, or on Moparstyle, et al., and I must say, you're the first one who has made any complaint about it.  I know there's members on the mailing list who don't see things the way some others here do in reference to things of faith, etc., but don't see why it should be an issue either. It isn't for me.  I don't see how a bible verse constitutes a discussion of "religion". 
 
I know and sometimes understand why some folks have no use for "religion" (you might be surprised to know I don't like "religion" either), but you should understand that your anger or disagreement isn't likely to get me to remove it, nor should I be expected to either.
 
When I see something that offends me, I look away or move from it, not make them remove it from me. When I hear something that offends me, I don't ask them to quit talking, or ask the radio/tv station to remove it, I go away from it or turn it elsewhere or off, and if I happen to read something I don't like, I don't ask them to not print it or remove it, I don't read it again or get in a position to not have to be exposed to it. If my reference to the Bible bothers you, I suggest you block me from your inbox, or easier, just don't read it or ignore it.
  
I don't see how it interferes w/the goings on with the Forward Look mailing list. It is the very last thing you should see on my responses or questions. The administrator  has never asked me to remove it.   
 
I would hope you'd see my point, as I see and respect, but certainly don't agree with, yours. This is America, we can exercise or express our faith, as well as exercise our non-faith, I respect the views of all. And I would suggest you do also.

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    I recall a post by Mr. Hopkins a while back regarding his position on homosexual marriage on this forum.  I believe he said he had been protesting against those wishing to restrict legal marriage to strictly a hetero union. It seemed an odd thing to be seen here.  Interesting, the hypocrisy some can espouse for what THEY consider appropriate topical matter, while trying to shut down others for what they don't.  Had anyone stepped up and smacked Mr. Hopkins down over the aforementioned post, the cries of "hatespeak" would be sure to follow.  Simply amazing.

  B.

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