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rrneck

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20. The obvious

Reply to Thats my opinion (Original post)

Sun Apr 1, 2012, 11:19 AM

Apr 2012

doesn't go away because you ignore it. This is the second time I've asked. The first time prompted this OP. You can't intelligently discuss the issue until you face the realities surrounding it.

See post #3.

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Is there a place for religion in public life or in the political arena? [View all] Thats my opinion Mar 2012 OP

Spiritual beliefs? Yes. Religion? Hell, no. kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #1

What makes a "spiritual" belief any different in this context... Silent3 Mar 2012 #4

People can HAVE their spiritual beliefs. They can't have laws that kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #12

This may be more complicated that it appears Thats my opinion Mar 2012 #13

I would ask why your spiritual beliefs lead to a proposition about health care. Jim__ Apr 2012 #18

Of course different people come to the same conclusion through differentd means. Thats my opinion Apr 2012 #23

Nice of you to pass judgement skepticscott Apr 2012 #19

People can HAVE their religious beliefs. They can't (or at least shouldn't) have laws that.. Silent3 Mar 2012 #15

Of course--spiritual beliefs are just another way of saying religious commitments. Thats my opinion Apr 2012 #16

I think the Constitutional balance is fair as well as a political football these days. pinto Mar 2012 #2

What is the difference rrneck Mar 2012 #3

Are these quesions for which you are looking for data? Thats my opinion Apr 2012 #24

I was looking for an answer. rrneck Apr 2012 #26

No Worried senior Mar 2012 #5

On the contrary izquierdista Mar 2012 #7

Well that certainly adds to an intelligent conversation Thats my opinion Mar 2012 #9

As much as Walls of Text. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #17

Freedom of choice vs. restrictive rules socialindependocrat Mar 2012 #6

The issue you raise is political--and you are on target. Thats my opinion Mar 2012 #11

This notion is a relativiely new idea LARED Mar 2012 #8

Lots and lots of straw men...why? skepticscott Mar 2012 #10

Freedom of religion cannot exist without freedom from religion. laconicsax Mar 2012 #14

The obvious rrneck Apr 2012 #20

Don't hold your breath skepticscott Apr 2012 #21

Yep rrneck Apr 2012 #22

I answered your #3 Have a look --The last few words of this current post are "gotcha" words Thats my opinion Apr 2012 #25

I dont need a response. rrneck Apr 2012 #27

Amd by the way, rrneck Apr 2012 #28