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Old 05-16-2023, 05:39 AM
 
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I see so many people arguing about God. People killing and being killed because of their beliefs. Families torn apart over young ones in love who don't see color, nationality, religions, money ect. When is humanity going to see that much more is accomplished with love, acceptance, cooperation, and compassion for neighboring countries instead of sending our children over to kill their children and take what we want. Coming to a forum in Religion and Spirituality one would expect those with a certain spiritual maturity to converse there. It seems to me that ANY path that leads one to our Creator is a good path. There should be no judgement. Live and let Live in Peace. Be kind to each other and life will be kinder to you.

Much Love and Light to all!
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Old 05-16-2023, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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I see so many people arguing about God. People killing and being killed because of their beliefs. Families torn apart over young ones in love who don't see color, nationality, religions, money ect. When is humanity going to see that much more is accomplished with love, acceptance, cooperation, and compassion for neighboring countries instead of sending our children over to kill their children and take what we want. Coming to a forum in Religion and Spirituality one would expect those with a certain spiritual maturity to converse there. It seems to me that ANY path that leads one to our Creator is a good path. There should be no judgement. Live and let Live in Peace. Be kind to each other and life will be kinder to you.

Much Love and Light to all!
Your post has a problem with it's purpose, contradicted by a later portion of it.

Can you figure out what it is?
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Old 05-16-2023, 10:47 AM
 
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I see so many people arguing about God. People killing and being killed because of their beliefs. Families torn apart over young ones in love who don't see color, nationality, religions, money ect. When is humanity going to see that much more is accomplished with love, acceptance, cooperation, and compassion for neighboring countries instead of sending our children over to kill their children and take what we want. Coming to a forum in Religion and Spirituality one would expect those with a certain spiritual maturity to converse there. It seems to me that ANY path that leads one to our Creator is a good path. There should be no judgement. Live and let Live in Peace. Be kind to each other and life will be kinder to you.

Much Love and Light to all!
Because human beings don't have it in them to be loving and tolerant. Doesn't matter who you are or what you believe, sin has corrupted all of us.

And especially in this forum, the last thing people want is to hear what God has said.
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Middle America
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OP - That's a nice sentiment, but many here are not in favor or religion or spirituality.

A generic, null of religion approach to peace and unity is more beneficial, and more likely to reach people. Once any sign of God or religion is entered into the discussion, many back off and get ready to grab their ammunition. I sort of can't blame them, due to much of the nonsense and shenanigans of many religious folk these days.

But yeah, striving for positivity, unity, and light is certainly more advantageous than the doom, hate, and darkness that many promote. The healthier ways of belief can be promoted without the prominent labels and tags that tend to get in the way.

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Old 05-16-2023, 11:04 AM
 
Location: Adirondack Mountains, Upstate NY
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Because human beings don't have it in them to be loving and tolerant. Doesn't matter who you are or what you believe, sin has corrupted all of us.
That's not my observation nor experience.
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:33 AM
 
Location: Southwestern, USA, now.
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I know, right?

Live and let live.
Christians, Muslims and any other religion or atheists ...leave others alone already...go play golf or
get some ice cream and be happy. Ya don't have to be 'loving', gee whiz...just don't bother others.
I'm with the New Guy.

A path does not lead to the Creator is just fine, too, in my book.
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:40 AM
 
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That's not my observation nor experience.
Oh? When have you observed perfect love and tolerance? Especially around here?
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:45 AM
 
Location: Adirondack Mountains, Upstate NY
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Oh? When have you observed perfect love and tolerance? Especially around here?
Perfect love and tolerance? Why make the perfect the enemy of the good? By that standard no one measures up, even if they are 99.99999% of the way there.

Concerning around here there's a whole big world out there and I'm not going to come to any general conclusions about it from what happens here.
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:47 AM
 
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Perfect love and tolerance? Why make the perfect the enemy of the good? By that standard no one measures up, even if they are 99.99999% of the way there.
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Concerning around here there's a whole big world out there and I'm not going to come to any general conclusions about it from what happens here.
My point is that by our nature, we are sinful human beings. We operate from selfish motives. There is no real love and tolerance around here or anywhere. We only tolerate what we agree with.
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Old 05-16-2023, 11:49 AM
 
Location: Adirondack Mountains, Upstate NY
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My point is that by our nature, we are sinful human beings. We operate from selfish motives. There is no real love and tolerance around here or anywhere. We only tolerate what we agree with.
If that's what you think that's what you will find.
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