[lisa_spyder]

Yeah...they crack me up too....

EXCEPT I AM SO GODDAMN SICK OF COLLECTIVE INTOLERANCE - NO WONDER THE WORLD IS SO F..CKED UP!!!

Yes I AM yelling!!!

Look, all of you - for God's sake (yes I believe)...what happened to live and let live???

Between this and the "is there a God" thread I now have full and utter understanding as to why the world can and never will be a peaceful place (I knew that already - didn't need the confirmation but thanks anyway).

It's about time we ALL accept we do not believe the same things, or have the same faith.

I frankly do not care whether you are Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, agnostic or atheist...whether you worship a rock or a cow...or indeed a God. If you have morals and kindness then you are welcome in my home. If you try to ram your ideas down my throat or any one else in my home then I'll throw you out.

I have many friends whose beliefs differ from mine. They are no "less" in my eyes. I can debate the opposite view politically with many friends too - they are entitled to their views just as I am to mine. I RESPECT them...I just don't agree with them that's all. But as we (almost) always have very civil debates (depends on the booze consumed of course) I always learn something new.

Of course, I can decide not to read these threads can't I...ignorance is bliss, right? However, when the debate is good I quite enjoy reading the differing views and opinions. Again, I don't need to agree...

Tony - you need to open your eyes some. I'm sorry, but your attitude here needs some moderating. Your Christian belief should teach you that tolerance is tantamount. Does "turn the other cheek" and "love thy neighbour" not mean anything anymore?