Thanks; even us blind squirrels occasionally find a nut. 
Joel Send a noteboard - 05/03/2010 03:13:47 AM
Joel Send a noteboard - 05/03/2010 03:13:47 AM
If I didn't believe everyone was redeemable (though no one is automatically redeemed) it'd be past time to pick a new religion. 
And I still believe things like this, and addressing them, tests whether ones faith (assuming one has a faith) is sincere or just a fashion statement. Ultimately, as odd as it may sound, I think Christianity REQUIRES critical thinking skills to be meaningful; one must make a committed choice, and that's not possible without an understanding of what "commitment" and "choice" are.
And I still believe things like this, and addressing them, tests whether ones faith (assuming one has a faith) is sincere or just a fashion statement. Ultimately, as odd as it may sound, I think Christianity REQUIRES critical thinking skills to be meaningful; one must make a committed choice, and that's not possible without an understanding of what "commitment" and "choice" are.
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Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
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LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!
LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
Blame the Victim: Religious leaflet claims "ungodly" dressed women provoke rape
- 04/03/2010 02:38:35 PM
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Sickening in concept, sickening in practice, and backasswards theology, besides.
- 04/03/2010 03:06:12 PM
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I don't know. There's something to be said for this way of thinking.
- 04/03/2010 04:46:29 PM
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I'm with you on life imprisonment for repeat sex offenders.
- 04/03/2010 06:28:27 PM
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if the vicitim is a child they shouldn't be given a second chance
- 04/03/2010 06:35:36 PM
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It's a tough call for me.
- 04/03/2010 06:43:04 PM
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there does have to be an element of common sense involved
- 04/03/2010 06:58:58 PM
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I believe in second chances after suitably long and thorough rehab.
- 04/03/2010 07:02:38 PM
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do you have any evidience that rehab works
- 04/03/2010 08:29:00 PM
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Yah, I'm not a big proponent of the "truly bad people" mindset.
- 04/03/2010 08:41:55 PM
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Nice post, I agree with nearly all of that. *NM*
- 04/03/2010 08:55:17 PM
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Thanks; even us blind squirrels occasionally find a nut.
- 05/03/2010 03:13:47 AM
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- 05/03/2010 03:13:47 AM
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To the best of my knowledge from the studies and ocumentaries I saw in college...
- 05/03/2010 01:19:18 AM
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Re: To the best of my knowledge from the studies and ocumentaries I saw in college...
- 05/03/2010 02:28:59 AM
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Re: To the best of my knowledge from the studies and ocumentaries I saw in college...
- 05/03/2010 05:15:54 AM
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The problem with treatment and counseling is that it mostly doesn't work for offenders.
- 05/03/2010 01:11:04 AM
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It does seem that way, though it also seems chemicals CAN sometimes change the equation.
- 05/03/2010 01:21:36 AM
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I don't think the comparison to the Australian Sheik is relevant.
- 15/03/2010 07:04:08 AM
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