My Adventures Through Theology and Beyond discussion

What's your opinion, is it possible that people have blown the whole religion thing out of proportion?

Politically correct means to avoid doing or saying anything that would offend someone of another religion or gender.

hm.. it does annoy me sometimes, like using gender neutral stuff

I don't exactly know....I haveno answer for this.

Yes, there is. I notice it more with race, like how you never know if you should say Indian or American Indian or Native American. However, it does seem to come up with religion as well. I think that people tend to be so careful about others' beliefs because of how hostile people may become when their beliefs are questioned. Also, some may just respect others beliefs. I don't think it's good to consider religions beyond questioning, though. That is a bit dangerous.

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what do people in Canada call African Americans?

I wondered the same thing about England the other day.

what do people in Canada call African Americans?

African Americans

Political correctness just complicates things

@ Breanna
I know, like saying happy holidays instead of Christmas

Say what you mean and mean what you say. But do have a filter of some sort.

I believe it's alright to say anything you want that reflects your religion, and it's reasonable to expect people to accept you. I can understand not wanting people to be racist, but why can't I have an opinion? Why must there be no religion involved in government anymore?

If I expect others to respect my religion, I would also do the same for them. This means making a law that fits all or most other religions. What I am saying is it is alright to allow people to know/tell people that you personally do not support something.

Julia wrote: "Why must there be no religion involved in government anymore?"

That is just scary. Why do you want religion involved in government? Respecting your religion is one thing, but making laws based off it, even if they may be against others' beliefs, is just wrong.

There shouldn't be a law about religion.

Or based upon such.

well we all know (at least if you know history) what happens when laws become to intertwined with religion. one word Inquisition.

I was going to mention that, but thought it might be too extreme of an example to begin with :P

If you re-look at my comment, you will read that I also said we should fit all religions (within reason of course) with our laws. I just meant that you can let it influence your opinions. Just because you have a certain opinion about things doesn't mean that it is going to affect the laws that are made. For example, in Canada, not all the members of Parliament are going to be Christians or Muslims, or Jews, etc. So even if you allowed in these opinions, it won't harmfully affect the laws of a country as long as each culture is represented fairly.

♥ Rachel♥ wrote: "I was going to mention that, but thought it might be too extreme of an example to begin with :P"

It's not to extreme it is what can has happened. though I can see what you mean when you say it is a bit extreme.

Julia wrote: "If you re-look at my comment, you will read that I also said we should fit all religions (within reason of course) with our laws. I just meant that you can let it influence your opinions. Just beca..."

In that case, it is involved in government. Just listen to Bush talk.

Cody wrote: "♥ Rachel♥ wrote: "I was going to mention that, but thought it might be too extreme of an example to begin with :P"

It's not to extreme it is what can has happened. though I can see what you mean w..."

Of course it can has happened...but still, it is an extreme example, and America would have far to go before we get to that level of discrimination.

Yeah I can see what you mean their.

i don't think the government in most first world countries discriminate

I agree :)

I always hate it when muslims are discriminated against, i mean what if a muslim ran for public office ?

I hate it when there is discrimination, but I also hate it when a discriminated group is made harder to criticize. Some people (no one here...I'm just sort of ranting) seem to think that because there are people who think Muslim=evil terrorist, Muslim doctrine is off-limits for criticism.

I always hate it when people criticize Obama just because of his middle name, now I'm not the biggest Obama fan in the room, but only his policies should be praised or critisized not his name or personal background

I know. As wonderful as democracy is, it's sad to see how people can have their political opportunities limited because of their religion and the religion of that majority. :( I would imagine that an atheist would have similar problems. I wish people could just look beyond religious differences.

I'm pretty sure that some christian labeled polititians don't believe in a god they just label themselves christian in order to be elected

That wouldn't surprise me, unfortunately. :(

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