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Posted on March 24 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Newsminer I am glad you have more quotes but this is what other people say and believe. If you criticize religion as useless and a way to brainwash people who cannot or choose not to think critically, then how are you different? The ability to think and communicate critically does not mean regurgitate what others have said through quotes. Your quotes have only shown you know how to find what others have said, not what you believe. Perhaps you are unsure of how to critically evaluate information and find it easier to let others do it for you. Do you see the connection? We need teach our youth critical thinking skills.
Posted on March 24 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am not Baptist or particularly religious, however I have attended Corinthians recently (as a visitor) and Pastor Justice is doing a great job. For those that are quick to judge him or be suspicious, perhaps you should look at your own reasons for mistrust. I am not naive in thinking that everyone in life is good or honest, however to automatically assume that a younger pastor is out for is his own gain is a mass negative generalization. Newsreader, it is great to know you can find quotes about religion from well known people, but what are you attempting to say? To assume to that all religion/religious leaders is negative just shows how little you critically think. If Pastor Justice is helping the community and providing a positive atmosphere especially for our teenagers, what is the harm? If you would rather our youth get the much needed guidance elsewhere, what do you suggest? If it’s not hurting you or anyone else, what’s the problem? Perhaps those that automatically negatively judge Corinthians and Pastor Justice are no different than those that automatically trust everyone, just ends of a continuum.
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Posted on March 24 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Learning critical thinking skills happens first in the home. I will agree that many atrocities have occurred in the name of “God” but many positive things have occurred in the name of “God” as well. While I may not be a religious person, I allow the rights of others to choose for them selves. Scientific growth will occur regardless of religion. It is a lucrative industry. I am a firm believer in our rights and I am glad to have this discussion, however using our founding fathers is not the best backup. While searching for their beliefs check some of the other things they said and did. It is easy to select quotes that back up one side of a story.
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