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Theresa · 08-29-2003, 01:30 AM

The rapture isn't a very nice thing. It's the whole ideal that the world is coming to an end and, literally, come hell or high water only certain people will be saved. Mojo has expressed this belief, or forcast rather, that America is "doomed". We're all doomed, whats with that? I don't like it at all. I can be a great person but if I lie to my anal boss I'm supposed to go repent OR ELSE. I'm more afraid of losing my job.
I feel that some religions breed fear. We've all heard the label "God fearing Christian". I don't want to be afraid and I try to be a happy while not having yet chosen a religion but when you have people always telling you you are doomed it is well, kinda scary. . . but it's more annoying than anything.

But I wonder, is it really an attempt to save? Or is it a scare tactic so that more money can be collected.

When I do choose I know it won't be Christianity. I can't say a lot about the American government right now but I can say that I like secular laws. I like to be skeptically optimistic and I can definately say with confidence that I am not doomed.

I agree with most of the people posting about separation of church and state. About using God as justification for doing crazy things. This is all I felt like I could offer that would be different.

*I edited religion breeds fear to some religions breed fear. . . just trying not to step on too many toes here*

08-29-2003, 01:30 AM	#65 (permalink)
Theresa Upright Location: Olympia Washington	The rapture isn't a very nice thing. It's the whole ideal that the world is coming to an end and, literally, come hell or high water only certain people will be saved. Mojo has expressed this belief, or forcast rather, that America is "doomed". We're all doomed, whats with that? I don't like it at all. I can be a great person but if I lie to my anal boss I'm supposed to go repent OR ELSE. I'm more afraid of losing my job. I feel that some religions breed fear. We've all heard the label "God fearing Christian". I don't want to be afraid and I try to be a happy while not having yet chosen a religion but when you have people always telling you you are doomed it is well, kinda scary. . . but it's more annoying than anything. But I wonder, is it really an attempt to save? Or is it a scare tactic so that more money can be collected. When I do choose I know it won't be Christianity. I can't say a lot about the American government right now but I can say that I like secular laws. I like to be skeptically optimistic and I can definately say with confidence that I am not doomed. I agree with most of the people posting about separation of church and state. About using God as justification for doing crazy things. This is all I felt like I could offer that would be different. I edited religion breeds fear to some religions breed fear. . . just trying not to step on too many toes here Last edited by Theresa; 08-29-2003 at 01:32 AM..