Can religion solve the world's problems?

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With all the lofty ideals professed by the religious leaders of the world, is it too much to expect their adherents to finally lay down the sword and begin building a better life for all?

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Can religion solve the world's problems?

When pigs fly . . .

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You were just waiting for me to ask that. . .

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No, but i do believe it's a case of devil-take-the-hindmost when a straight line of such beautiful simplicity is put on offer . . .

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May you and I both enjoy the responses to this offering.

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Yes,
But you have to join MY church.
And prepare to tithe heavily.
Amen.

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Setanta wrote:

Can religion solve the world's problems?

When pigs fly . . .

Brother Setanta,

When you join MY church, you will come to believe that pigs fly...You will also come to believe that a pig can be mighty tasty.

We calls it Transfattysubstantiation.

Can I get a Witness...and a couple of biscuits ?

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Rock on, preach that good word . . . pass me some a them baby-back ribs, 'k ?

When pigs do fly, i intend to have cornered a significant portion of the heavy-duty umbrella market.

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When the birdie in the sky
Dropped the whitewash in my eye
I was brave and didn't cry
But I'm sure glad that pigs don't fly

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All de flying piggies will have ostomies. You may occaisionally have to dodge a flying baggie.

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What makes you think the world has problems?

Sure, there are problems...there have always been problems.

Seems to me we are simply far more aware of the rest of the world than ever before due to incredible advancements in travel and communication technology and it just seems like the world is a terrible place getting worse.

I think, despite the occaisonal bump in the road (like WWII) we are increasingly becoming better neighbours in spite of religion rather than because of it.

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Eorl wrote:

Seems to me we are simply far more aware of the rest of the world than ever before ( even some of you americans ) . . .

I have no quibble with your core thesis. This, however, is a case of a gratuitous slur, without foundation, and offered without evidence.

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Yes, true Santana, I take it back. I thought I had found at least one, but it turned out he was Canadian!

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Do me the courtesy of never addressing me again in these fora, bigot.

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Surely you aren't serious Setanta? I wasn't.

If you are, I apologize without reservation.

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I accept that apology, and recognize what it says of your character. I would advise you that it does pay to have a little more care--i know, as i've done as badly myself.

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Transfattysubstantiation.

Mah dear freyands, I belEEEVe we has a winnah heEah.

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Understood.

Can you see how I misread this as ironic humour on your part?:

Setanta wrote:

Eorl wrote:
Seems to me we are simply far more aware of the rest of the world than ever before ( even some of you americans ) . . .

I have no quibble with your core thesis. This, however, is a case of a gratuitous slur, without foundation, and offered without evidence.

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Yes, i understand the severe limitation of conversing while not being face to face. Apply that same perspective a view of your original post, and your response.

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Yes, edited accordingly.

Perhaps we should discuss, however, the general view (my claim, unsupported) behind my poor humour - that, on average, americans are less knowledgeable about the rest of the world than the inhabitants of other countries (probably for the very good reason that america at this time is the centre of the world for all practical purposes). I would be happy (perhaps relieved) to be shown that this is false, even bigotted view.

Some support of my view:

http://www.amerispan.com/travel/Article_Detail.asp?Article_ID=140

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