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Originally Posted by Tazryl
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I have never thought of science and religon as conflicting things. I view science as a way to glimpse in how God does what he does. God created us in his image; yet it never says that we didnt evolve. Of course there is the whole Adam and Eve thing.
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Well, if you take the Bible literally then it would conflict with science.
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Not a lot to say about this. Although I must comment one one thing. Towards the end, she wants the children to let the holy spirit enter their body... and speak tongues. You know I find it almost amusing how, atleast in the movies, 'speaking tongues' is a trait of being possessed.
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Well the second video is the first part of an hour and half documentary. I don't expect many people to watch, but it does give many more examples.
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The Article.
Now this just disturbed me in more way then one. I suppose its the idea that they can brainwash these children to do what they want. That quote that the Pastor said about Islam fundamentalist was what really scared me. It reminded me of how easily it is to manipulate people. What if they choose to do something very drastic? Maybe it wont be this group, but this clearly shows that it is completely possible for something like this to happen.
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Very scary indeed.
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From the way the writer of the article described the way that they would with out hesitation drink 'Special Kool-Aid' is not only mind blowing, but scares the hell out of me.
This may not be a good christian thought, but what religon can do scares the hell out of me.
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Same here.
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Originally Posted by Xaryus
Now, I don't believe it is appropriate to lie to your children. Contradicting everything as such a young age. 'Brainwashing' them so to speak, Saying that there was 'no such thing as death' What BS is that. Also, Adam and Eve brought death into the world. Supposedly, Why would a creature that has lived that long 'fast' for no good reason. There was death already.
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Would not brainwashing children be child abuse. To teach these children not to think for themselves, to let politicians, the church, etc. speak for you, is that not child abuse?
How would these kids respond, if they are taught that everything that contradicts the churches teachings are absolutely wrong and evil? How would these kids succeed in a world full of differing viewpoints, in a world where everything is not as simple as black and white?
Is not hampering these kids mental growth not child abuse?