> I dont want to get into a discussion of what religions ask you to do or not > to do what. If you follow their teachings then you are operating under their > influence at least to a certain extent. So I can go on about how democracy has us under its sway as well. And capitalism. And just about any idea that exists. Hell, ColdFusion has us under its sway. Your description has to apply to every other concept in human existance, not just religion. And that's besides the point that the argument can be made that either every movement I make is under the influence of religion or none are as I choose what I do.
> I agree, most people are not forced to believe, but if you believe and > follow certain religions teachings and practices, then you are operating > under that religions influence or sway. I think your really pushing the boundary with that argument. I vote for the candidate I think is the best. Where's religion there? I host these lists because I want to take care of my people. Where is religion there? I write tight code because I want to be a professional and have a strong sense of what's right. Where's the religion? Your descriptions are rather black and white and I have to disagree with them. People always have choices and if they choose to follow a religion, it's not the religion holding sway, it's the persons choice to follow things in it. I choose to follow the ruling that polygamy is not allowed. The religion says it is, a Rabbinic ruling says that we shouldn't. I choose to follow the Rabbinic ruling. (OK, so my wife chooses for me, but the point is there is a choice that is not influenced by religion but still has to do with it) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm?forumid=5 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm?method=subscribe&forumid=5 Host with the leader in ColdFusion hosting. Voted #1 ColdFusion host by CF Developers. Offering shared and dedicated hosting options. www.cfxhosting.com/default.cfm?redirect=10481 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.5
