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BigBen · 05-25-2005, 01:23 PM

I wonder if this crusader of faith would allow a "Jesus is an Auto Mechanic, Liar and Lunatic" sign to be planted in his jurisdiction?

Would he be so willing to allow 1st amendment speech that angered him? I am guessing no, but I love to give people the benefit of the doubt!

Again, I said it in the thread about the Newsweek article, the Quran is a very serious deal to muslims. They do not take its desecration lightly. Western religions do not have a similar comparison.

Some people are willing to die for that book. How many Christians can say a similar thing? I honestly do not know of any.

When talking to a muslim friend, when they speak of Mohammed, they follow his name with a benevolent suffix, e.g. "Peace be upon him". It was confusing at first, but after a while I was impressed with the amount of faith they expressed. I felt almost guilty.

I believe that the American population (vast generalization here, caution) have replaced organized religion with nationalism. Certain cultures have their religious figures, crosses, popes, et cetera, and the US has its Constitution, Declaration of Independence and President.

Having said that, I don't think it is a bad thing... at least you believe in something.

05-25-2005, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	I wonder if this crusader of faith would allow a "Jesus is an Auto Mechanic, Liar and Lunatic" sign to be planted in his jurisdiction? Would he be so willing to allow 1st amendment speech that angered him? I am guessing no, but I love to give people the benefit of the doubt! Again, I said it in the thread about the Newsweek article, the Quran is a very serious deal to muslims. They do not take its desecration lightly. Western religions do not have a similar comparison. Some people are willing to die for that book. How many Christians can say a similar thing? I honestly do not know of any. When talking to a muslim friend, when they speak of Mohammed, they follow his name with a benevolent suffix, e.g. "Peace be upon him". It was confusing at first, but after a while I was impressed with the amount of faith they expressed. I felt almost guilty. I believe that the American population (vast generalization here, caution) have replaced organized religion with nationalism. Certain cultures have their religious figures, crosses, popes, et cetera, and the US has its Constitution, Declaration of Independence and President. Having said that, I don't think it is a bad thing... at least you believe in something. __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.