-Caveat Lector-
In a message dated 11/19/99 10:39:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> TenebrousT,
> What is your advice to me, who sees many conspiracies as headed by Satan?
> Are people like me rightfully part of this group or not? I think there is
a
> difference between stating the source of conspiracy theories and preaching
> religion and I think we follow that pretty well. I'd appreciate your
> clarification. Thanks.
> Terry
>
As I have said, and the disclaimer makes clear, and as Kris has pointed out
many times in this forum as well. There certainly is a difference between
preaching religion and discussing conspiracy theory, the discussion of
religion and how it relates to Conspiracy is welcome and that is why
religious discussion is not barred on this list, per se. Having said that it
is wise to keep in mind what has been said before, and that is that there
should be no attacking of others beliefs, no proselytizing (and that would
include forcing YOUR interpretation of what Holy Books say onto other people,
or telling them that THEIR interpretation is incorrect), and to have respect
for the beliefs of others. Matters of Faith and Belief are strong and
personal and should not be the subject of attack in this forum (if this is
what you want to do then join another list, there are plenty of Believer
lists that would welcome you).
SO. . .where does that leave you? As you have said it is your belief that
much of the conspiracy that we are embroiled in is sponsored by Satan (the
Christian Devil), and you wish to know should you be here and espouse your
views? YES, just bear in mind the admonitions. You can make your case and
connections to support your contentions AND provide information to those who
are interested WITHOUT casting aspersions at others' beliefs, and without
trying to convert aybody.
I, personally, welcome these types of discussions, and have carried on
lengthy ones that deal with religious origins and conspiracy in religion and
how it is used to control, etc.
So I say, stick around, and share your views just do it with a little tact
because these are touchy subjects and matters of belief and faith are
inarguable, in the sense that you can't win in any attack against someone
elses opinion. (Consider this: If you REALLY believe that X is God, and
your FAITH is solid and unyielding, do you think you would change your
opinion when I presented reams of data showing that X isn't God, and that Y
is? A standard approach to this type of thing is to downplay me and my data
so it has less standing in your eyes and the eyes of others, or to simply
ignore is, both have potential to interfere with the free exchange of ideas
on this list) There are also issues that involve intimidation, some members
may hold marginal Christian beliefs but lack the amount of knowledge of
others on the list and feel intimidated away from participation, then there
are others who have no beliefs who don't want 65 posts on the Bible and
LENGTHY Biblical posts in support of some minor contention.
Did that clarify things for you?
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