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SF102 · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:51 am Post subject:

BG, The death penalty is far too good for some people sadly Sad

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Babygael · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:16 am Post subject:

Tae richt SF! These fowk who set these killers free tae roam among us need tae be held accountable for lettin them losoe when they kill again.I mean if you walk your Nin-Pin without a lead they want to lock you up!! Shocked

:But its allright for them to let a phsyco lose on innocent law abiding fowk! OH PLEEZE!

As far as I'm concerned, if you kill ma peeps, yer erse is grass!! Cool

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Chookie · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject:

Nonetheless, the question was about what you would change in history, you two (Bg and SF) are talking about current affairs and social policies.

My answer would have to be that RELIGION (of whatever form) has caused far more pain and suffering than any other concept - even greedand avarice.
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SLG · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:11 pm Post subject:

So what would you change about religion, or would you have none?

SF102 · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:02 am Post subject:

I think none would be the easier of the two options having said that. Whatever people decided to fill the void that is religion would need to be looked at as that would more n likely cause as much agro.Maybe it might be best if there was only the one with one inturpretation.
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SLG · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

What about having the one true god come down and explain to everyone how it all works. That might help out the situation a bit, especially if he's omnipotent etc.

SF102 · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:33 am Post subject:

would that be your one true god . . or mine Smile

I think we're a tad late with trying to resolve that one. Maybe the question should have been . . "what can we change for the future" Hindsight is a wonderful gift if used properly alas most times it's more of a hindrance than anything else Sad

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Babygael · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

Aye! Aye! Sor salute

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Blackadder · 'Our Scotland' Fossil Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 4300

What would I change in History? The meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs I think. Had they evolved further, our lot wouldn't have ... and it might have been a better world with Lizard People in charge ... except that according to one conspiracy theory they already do ...

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Theresa · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:49 am Post subject:

Hi, everyone.

I am always at something of a loss to explain the value of religion. Usually I resort to distinguishing religion from faith, meaning that it's one thing to 'belong' to a religion and claim faithfulness; it's another thing to practice one's faith and live it out faithfully.

The point I often make in these conversations is this: I agree with you that 'religion' has caused the most deaths. But it is faulty reasoning to then conclude that all people of faith are therefore to be despised. Plus, it's historically inaccurate to paint the picture with such a broad brush. What about all the hospitals, schools, and charity work established in the name of 'religion'? It's really about sincere people of faith living out their beliefs.

What I think is really sad is that we've so often seen religious beliefs either distorted or used abusively that the general population has now become completely wary of anybody who claims a faith tradition. And I often watch these folks pretty carefully myself! But I think the more courageous path is to observe the lives of individuals and smaller groups who are faithful and who exhibit real graciousness, rather than generalizing to the point of completely discounting something of value.

And please don't blame God. It's the followers who are unfaithful, not the Deity! Otherwise, we run into too many theological problems . . .
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Blackadder · 'Our Scotland' Fossil Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 4300

All religions are based on a false premise. That God made man. In fact, it was the other way round.

If a REAL all-powerful deity exists "out there" ... it is utterly beyond our comprehension ... and the day we admit that ... is the day we take a huge step forward ... instead of marching and fighting in one spot as we have done for centuries.

By "we", I mean "you" of course ... I'm SO above all that. Blackadders only have one false God ... money and power ... well TWO false gods, money and power and fame ... THREE false ... er ... can I come in and start again?

Robert Craig · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:12 am Post subject:

If I could change one thing in history,

I would probably have taken different Highers at school.

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Rinty · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject: r

I would change the red card for Bobo Balde in the 2003 UEFA cup final. At that stage we had them on the run and the trophy was ours for the taking Wink

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