Shouldn't you be outraged in the *ssbirth thread, Brent?
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Originally posted by Gamecube64
Separation of state and religion is modern mask for primitive anti-religionism.
Since religion is primitive mind control, and since separation of church and sate is a mask for anti-religionism,
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Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
He was the head of state of Vatican City, and more than that he was an important ally of the United States in the struggle against communism.Plus he showed a rare combination of both virtue and effectiveness.
I mourn, not for him, but for us who must go on without him.
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I left France when the controversy only began to mount, so I don't know exactly how's the debate there right now.
In any case, if this is the standard fare everytime a foreign head of state dies while on duty, then I have no problem with it. We shouldn't discriminate against the pope merely because he is the head of a religious state.
OTOH, if it is exceptional for the pope, I'm strongly against it. Especially at a time we are supposed to blatantly treat all religions equally, such a favor given to the catholics goes completely against yhat ye should be doing."I have been reading up on the universe and have come to the conclusion that the universe is a good thing." -- Dissident
"I never had the need to have a boner." -- Dissident
"I have never cut off my penis when I was upset over a girl." -- Dis
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Not EVERY foriegn head of state... just ones who are our allies and friends.“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35 (NRSV)
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Originally posted by Zkribbler
Plus he showed a rare combination of both virtue and effectiveness.
I mourn, not for him, but for us who must go on without him.Stop Quoting Ben
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Originally posted by Brent
Does anyone consider Vatican City as evil or dangerous a country as any of those middle eastern nations?~ If Tehben spits eggs at you, jump on them and throw them back. ~ Eventis ~ Eventis Dungeons & Dragons 6th Age Campaign: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4: (Unspeakable) Horror on the Hill ~
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Originally posted by Gamecube64
Dalai LamaThe pope only beats him on cool hats. The pope just has so many...
I beg to differ!
~ If Tehben spits eggs at you, jump on them and throw them back. ~ Eventis ~ Eventis Dungeons & Dragons 6th Age Campaign: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4: (Unspeakable) Horror on the Hill ~
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