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Unions were needed back in the day. I personally don't think they are as useful or powerful as they once were and don't think they are needed with todays laws.....   With that said, I still would never cross a picket line out of respect.   I also wish a speedy negotiation so everyone can get back to work!

I happen to work in a place that I see a lot of different professions on a daily bases. Today, a pastor walked in and I brought up our topics on religion.   What stood out the most in our entire 45 minute conversation was something he said when I ask if Gay people would go to Hell or "Little Johnny", our Buddhist friend from the other thread would go to hell......His response was, "I don't know, I don't judge. It is not in my job description to judge. It is way above my pay grade, I will let the Man upstairs make those decisions. My job is to love my fellow man and let everyone know the word of God."   Which brought up Luke 6:37:   Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. 38"Give, and it will be given to you.   So, why are some of you condemning Little Johnny? Why are you judging Gays?   Is that not above your pay grade?   I think those are valid questions and worth a discussion......

Ok, so you would die on Sat and not Sunday.....but why did he change his mind? That is a serious question?

  Exodus 35:2 Six days work shall be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on it shall be put to death

2/3's of the Earths population would burn in Hell if the end was today. That is not counting those that believe in God but sinned.......   You have some work to do getting that message out........

Here are some of the things I have a hard time understanding......        From what I gather, there are about 2.18 billion Christians, leaving 6.9 billion that are not, are roughly 2/3's of the world population. Are those 6.9 Billion going to burn in hell because they don't believe?    Buddhism teaches (summary)    (1) to lead a moral life,  (2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and  (3) to develop wisdom and understanding.      So, Little Johnny is born to a family that believes and practices Buddhism. He was taught not believe in God. He lives his life strictly by the teachings of his faith and never deviates from the 3 above principles.....    Is little Johnny going to burn in hell?   

  Yes, some folks want to argue their way into a painted corner.......   and still be wrong.....   They hate admitting when you have a valid point....   Too bad everyone can't debate and recognize when someone has a point.

Guys, I believe in God.....   I also believe that being gay is not a choice. I used to think it was, but me being straight as they come, I cannot imagine any way I would choose to be with a man. I honestly think I would die first, first out of pride, second out of gross......   And as 77 just pointed out, my God loves everyone.....

  I was talking about you.....   You have a point.....  Surprised???  lol

I'm running down the middle of climate change......   I guess it may have to do with a guy wanting me to drive an electric car, while he runs around in private jets and lives in a 20 room mansion that spends 20 times the national average in electricity and gas.....   As for personal freedoms......   Wait, maybe that should be another topic......

  He has a point......

OFF TOPIC WARNING:   If you want to argue over the Bible or religon, start your own post......   This thread is about opinions on what happened to the divide between Republicans and Democrats.

  You do have a way with words.......   I actually agree the extreme on both sides are not willing to listen to see if the other side may have a point.   BUT   What CAUSED it? I'm hearing who is doing it, but what was the root cause??    BamaKid.....this is right up your alley.....   EnlightenedMessiah, I'm curious of your answer.......unless your answer was Fox News, Msnbc and extreme voters.

  It may have, but it has REALLY increased in the last 25 years or so. There has always been "smear" campaigns, just not the the current levels.

^^ That is what I'm looking for^^     Not that I agree 100% with it ;) Great post!!

What has caused the great divide between Republicans and Democrats?   I can remember a time when the parties could have different views but work together on common interest........what happened?   I personally feel it has a lot to do with the internet. Someone can post a topic and twist it, and make the outcome whatever they want. A LOT of people believe what they read.....   Your thoughts?   This will not be an Obama bashing post. This has been going on long before Obama came to office, so that is not going to work. Lets use our brain and have an honest debate or discussion of why.....    

    He relied on the information he was given. I personally think he truly loved his country and did what he thought was right to protect it.

Ok.....I believe the idiots and dummies are enough......

  Nooo, you have BISD guys still trying to point out unfairness when the two are almost polar opposites of each other.   My hometown is Port Arthur and my current city is Lumberton, you have never heard me making excuses for either city....   All I'm saying is I fairly "dog" (pun intended) any school that screws up :D

OK, you BISD guys crack me up. Everyone knows I'm from Lumberton....and when Lumberton has had ANY issue, I have NEVER cut them any slack. When we had the transvestite issue, I was the first to say we handled that all wrong. It does me no good to defend or protect a school district who uses MY tax money and screws up.   So just own it!

I have an idea.......   Instead of insulting each other or calling one stupid for not believing the way you do, why don't you post some facts, or links to people who have researched this. Englebert has attempted this with very few responses.....   And going back and forth about how someone will be judged by their answer is getting old as well.....

  They have to be. There would be no other reason not to release that information.   It always amazes me that we all sit here and have these political debates with probably 20% of the information. The government can't and should not tell the general public everything, and that goes for all administrations.

And so do people that believe in God.....

Haha

Come on.....WE can make it a "hate" crime......   He "hated"  the way they parked.   He hated their religion.....   He hated their skin color......   The bottom line is he was crazy......