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Growing up my parents were quite strict with their religous beliefs. They asked that I follow them closely as well. BUT there was one thing that they did teach that has made all the difference. They've taught me to learn what OTHER people believe and WHY. I had some close friends who worships their god in a totally different way that I worshiped. I learned to respect their choices. My parents taught me that the best way to "convert" was to LIVE my faith and not push it. Unfortunately my mother has somewhat gone off the deep end in some ways and is willing to really push her faith now. It's a turn off somewhat. I still remember what they used to stress and that was that I should be a good example to others and respect them. I think that's the best way - teach by example, live with respect.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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