I guess that's settled, then.
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The confusion arises because there's no differentiation in English between the two, though in fact they are very different from each other and should have separate names in English, as they do in Chinese.
So you were aware of that, but still made the statement that it wasn't a religion. Why would you, if you were confused?Last edited by DaShi; November 13, 2003, 07:07.“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"
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Originally posted by Elok
Off-topic, insulting, and severely mistaken on several different counts. Wow. Capitalism is existent as a separate system from communism, just like the more moderate forms of socialism. It's mostly mentioned in the context of Communism debates because the rest of us don't object to it, but capitalism is just as "real" as communism.
When Communism came along the term Capitalism wasn't used all that much. Sure there were people who were beginning to see the value in as pure a Capitalist system as possible, but even that idea was fairly new and not necessarily widely held. Communists held Communism to be a viable alternative to Capitalism, an alter ego. This makes some sense in that Communism is one alternative to the private ownership of economic entities, but the choice for the individual is a false one in that Communism is not a choice for those who do not also control the government, while Capitalism is still possible for individuals in any system, even where there is no government.
This is where the comparison between Christianity and Communism comes in. Christians generally also believe in a binary system. You are either a Christian and aligned with God and all that is right or you are not, in which case you are aligned with the Devil (whether you are aware of it, or simply misled by the Prince of Lies) and all that is evil. No other possiblities exist according to doctrine. Both Christianity and Communism are "you are either with us or against us" doctrines, which is a great way of fueling conflict with others as a means of reinforcing the cohesion of your own group. These sorts of ideologies are great for growth through conquest, which both Christianity and Communism used to develop the majority of their power.
Originally posted by Elok
And while Satan is a Christian concept, to suggest that satanists are a mythological subset of our faith is ludicrous. They're a reactionary group that exists for shock value, but they do exist outside of Jack Chick tracts in thankfully small numbers.
The annoying thing for me, and probably almost anyone who isn't a Christian or a Muslim, is that there is no alternative in Christian doctrine for those who truly believe in an alternative that doesn't have them aligned with evil in the eyes of their neighbors. This isn't that much of a problem for those who live where Christians or Muslims are few and far between, as they are unlikely to suffer the persecutions and insults that are the natural product of this sort of dogma, but for much of the world this simply isn't possible as both Christians and Muslims hold these sorts of beliefs. And Communists too of course, who not only want to tell you how to live your life in the economic sphere, but also demand that you give up religion as well.He's got the Midas touch.
But he touched it too much!
Hey Goldmember, Hey Goldmember!
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Let's hear it for Yezidism:
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and Dogon Animism:
'A 'Togu Na' - 'House of Words' - stands in every Dogon village and marks the male social center. The low ceiling, supported by carved or sculptured posts, prevents over zealous discussions from escalating into fights. Symbolic meaning surrounds the Togu Na. On the Gondo Plain, Togu Na pillars are carved out of Kile wood and often express themes of fertility and procreation. Many of the carvings are of women's breasts, for as a Dogon proverb says, "The breast is second only to God." 'Vive la liberte. Noor Inayat Khan, Dachau.
...patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Edith Cavell, 1915
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I read that as "Vogon Animism" for a second. I beg you not to start reciting the religious poetry.Världsstad - Dom lokala genrenas vän
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