Isn't that what religion is all about?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
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Isn't that what religion is all about?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
Here's something I've learned about sharing the internet with Americans; never discuss God with them unless you're prepared to have your image of someone shattered. There are some scary people out there and it's best to leave some stones unturned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
marriage and religion. Now, if we can just add Sarah Palin to this discussion, we'll really be firing on all cylinders.
Me, I don't think God chooses sides...
Religion is all about luck???Quote:
Originally Posted by crackberry
Is that a dig at me? and if so, what IS your image of me? If not, Cherrio.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pugwash
Yeah, the luck to be born in the same country as your parents. It's how people choose their religion. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
And on that note, I'll say marriage, like religion, was exceedingly useful in the growth and stability of civilisation. Times change.
How do you know if I was born in the same country as my parents?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pugwash
Only been married for a few years, but it has been great so far.
It is a shame how many people fail to honor their marriage commitment. What was the point of saying "I do" if really, you don't? Who are you trying to fool?
The God "bullocks" is very important in my marriage. But it doesn't have to be in everyones. It hasn't gone "out of fashion" here in the States. Most people incorporate their religious beliefs in their marriage ceremony.
Marriage just a piece of paper? No value to the promise behind it? No meaning or significance? I hear that way too often. Dumb. I guess man is just bone and sinew. Blood and guts. No value, no different than a cow. Lets all reduce things to their most simple level, that way we can honor or dispose of them according to our whims.
Pug, my parents were not and are not Christians. I am. So your comment is wrong. There are millions upon millions, like me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pugwash
I don't know how you came to that conclusion. I don't know where you're from as you're flying a Dutch flag and say you're in NY.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
It's not about you. Sorry.
Re-read what I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinTech
1. no need to apologize as this is all in good fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pugwash
2. Dutch? That an Italian flag.
Whoops - the COUNTRY chooses the religion. Read it too fast.
Great post Posh - Just waiting for someone to blame the Bush Admin for the downfall of marriage as well.:) Seems like that's how all of the threads in the Off Topic forum are headed these days.
If Bill Clinton can stay married to Hillary, even after the BJ, I think it's safe to say it's not Bush's fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mudcat
The "no marriage" site is built by a bunch of revengful, weak, and broken hearted men that cant grow up and get over a
breakup and move on. These men.... It's kinda hard to beleive that they're previous relationships didnt work...you know,
making claims and starting websites like this. I think they should grow up and get a life. I have had my heart broken
and my whole life torn away from me before. But what did I do? I said...holy ****! The sun is still shinning and it's
beautiful today! I started a new, bigger, better life and I am glad it all happened.
Love can be the most amazing thing ever and so can marriage. It all can be a complete nightmare. It all depends on
what you do with your past. Hold on to it or leave it behind.
Marriage is a an oath that sme people take, some not so seriously which is sad, that sais "You are my life partner and
nobody else. I want you to be the one by my side through everything because I unconditionally love you no matter
what."
If you dont feel you should take this personal oath then that is ok. Doesnt mean you wouldnt do the same. Marriage is a
physical and legal way of letting a person know that.
Plus you get to celebrate, eat cake, and get wasted. Then have some serious sex!!!
You sure are some irreverent mother***kers. You have to twist the knife when someone believes in God or doesn't spell it in writing to observe religious law. Joewatch - I'm sure you're a clever fellow and know why she spells it as such. Playing naive with this crowd isn't going to convince anyone. All in good fun, of course, but I shake my head whenever I watch you iconoclasts slip in your little anti-religious sarcasm (sigh).
My wife is frigging awesome. Anyone who can put up with me and my antics doesn't deserve to be married to me, but I'm grateful every day for the injustice. She stuck with me through some very bad times, which was proof positive that she's the real deal. I count my blessings every day and hope she doesn't come to her good senses and take off...
Of course, we could be just as happy together unmarried since we don't want children, but FWIW, marriage has been a great experience that I don't regret.
@Posh - comforting to know that Italians and Jews can get along so well....
^ I'm glad someone has a backbone around here. (No sarcasm)
Since no one really answered, allow me:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joewatch
It is a custom in the Jewish religion not to spell the out the word god out of respect.
Posh must have been raised Jewish, and therefore the spelling g-d.
That spiel was totally undeserved. Nobody attacked anyones religion. Joewatch's question was a perfectly legitamate one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kollektor
I thank God almost every day for the wonderful wife He has provided me.
I also believe marriage is an important committment a "covenant" between a man and a woman.
Many people choose for God to be a part of it as my wife and I do.
^Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackjo
The most relevant quote here!
I have no comment to make except "No Comment"!
and this thread should be shut!
Cheers, RICK
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Originally Posted by rickifatboy
Active, thought provolking threads should not be shut... it's the quick untempered responses of individuals that need to be checked... that makes each one of us our own moderator... which, unfortunately, is not always how it is. ~Xim
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Originally Posted by Joewatch
I knew a dyslexic Atheist who didn't believe in DOGs........:D
:applause: very well saidQuote:
Originally Posted by Jackjo