There’s an old saying that you should never discuss politics or religion. Actually, I find both subjects interesting topics for discussion. But not together. Like meat and dairy in a kosher diet, the two should never be allowed to touch each other.
I come from a vaguely Christian background. I was subjected to endless hours of Sunday school, Bible school, etc. and have a general idea of the religion and its beliefs. I have friends who are Christian, good people who believe and live their lives in accordance. I respect them and their beliefs. I also respect Islam, Buddhism and any other belief system that teaches people to be nice to each other. I just do not share them.
Having said that, I must now address the problem of religious fanatics attempt to impose their beliefs on the rest of us. Whether they are the Taliban, the Vatican or the Christian Coalition, it’s a bad idea . I believe in freedom of religion. I also believe in the freedom FROM religion. Some things should be voluntary.
This country was founded by people escaping persecution by government-sponsored religion. It would be ironic if we ended up right back where we started. If you don’t like gay marriage, don’t marry anyone of your gender. If you think abortion is wrong, don’t get one, but you have no right to tell everyone else what not to do based on your personal beliefs.
So, go to your church or temple or mosque and pray to your god – whatever gets you through the night. Just leave me the hell alone!
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