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Lordquinton

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46. So it's justified when you do it

Reply to guillaumeb (Reply #45)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 11:49 PM

Jan 2019

But anyone else is breaking whatever commandment you pulled out of you ass this morning. I understand.

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MLK Day 2019- A Reminder of Islamic Teachings on Racism and Diversity [View all] guillaumeb Jan 2019 OP

Another teaching honored more in the breach than in the observance. MineralMan Jan 2019 #1

What do you expect of humans? guillaumeb Jan 2019 #7

Why do you think I expect anything from humans? MineralMan Jan 2019 #9

People do what they feel they can, or must, do. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #10

And are they right to do so, guillaumeb? MineralMan Jan 2019 #11

Religion is one expression of tribalism. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #13

That, Guy, is not an answer. MineralMan Jan 2019 #14

But it is. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #16

"I understand your desire to frame things in the way that you want them to be framed" trotsky Jan 2019 #20

Is that your personal indicator? guillaumeb Jan 2019 #22

.. MineralMan Jan 2019 #37

Some teachings are great indeed. trotsky Jan 2019 #2

11th Commandment! Major Nikon Jan 2019 #3

How dare I post an opinion that is less-than-flattering about religion? trotsky Jan 2019 #4

Because you're part of the "intolerant" "choir" obviously Major Nikon Jan 2019 #5

"Church of the Sacred Bleeding Heart of Jesus"... Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #8

Yes. During which we will read the Bible verses from the bottoms of MineralMan Jan 2019 #12

We can't meet at the In-and-Out anymore Major Nikon Jan 2019 #15

Los Primos, then? Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #18

Los Pollos Hermanos has a bigger room Major Nikon Jan 2019 #36

I do wish to promote the good, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #17

The fact that you used "also" is a huge breakthrough. trotsky Jan 2019 #19

Humans are to blame. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #21

And the step is walked back. trotsky Jan 2019 #23

Better to be realistic and optimistic. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #24

When the words specifically command or endorse bad things... trotsky Jan 2019 #28

One thing is clear. Your framing. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #29

Words can inspire good deeds, and they can inspire bad deeds. trotsky Jan 2019 #31

I agree with your first statement. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #33

Do you or do you not believe that religion can inspire bad behavior? trotsky Jan 2019 #34

People can claim motivation from religion. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #40

Interesting framing. Lordquinton Jan 2019 #42

Because it does not fit with your preferred faming? guillaumeb Jan 2019 #43

Is that why you are always disregarding people's posts based on framing? Lordquinton Jan 2019 #44

Only when the framing is too obvious. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #45

So it's justified when you do it Lordquinton Jan 2019 #46

You have the most simple understanding of motivation I have ever seen marylandblue Jan 2019 #49

Basic observations are not invalidated because they are true. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #51

Nope. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #52

Like the many"anecdotal" posts that are posted here guillaumeb Jan 2019 #53

Yes, like those. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #54

Pointing out the obvious can be used as obfuscation marylandblue Jan 2019 #57

Very brave. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #58

Well, as is obvious, I've mixed a bunch of obvious and non-obvious marylandblue Jan 2019 #59

My wife and I have conversations based on the knowledge guillaumeb Jan 2019 #60

There is nothing to wonder about, they disagree with you, that's all marylandblue Jan 2019 #61

So your answer is B. trotsky Jan 2019 #48

Yep, according the Koran, everyone is equal... Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #6

An interesting assertion. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #25

Gosh. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #26

I suggest that you think a bit more. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #27

I suggest I don't. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #30

Falafel. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #32

Shawarma Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #35

I do not eat meat. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #41

The Lebanese make a delightful sauteed eggplant. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2019 #47

There is a restaurant near us that makes a very good marinated eggplant. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #50

"except by piety and good action" trotsky Jan 2019 #38

This somehow contradicts his point? Major Nikon Jan 2019 #39

MLK day Lordquinton Jan 2019 #55

Well, ironically enough, Dr. King was an actual theist. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #56