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  • Fantastic article!

    Someone tell me why those in the USA who try so hard to get the 10 commandments posted all over in our public square and taught to our kids in school break so many of them trying to get that done? And also fight so hard to take money from the poor and middle class and put in the hands of the rich? And also to keep corporate greed-based health ...
    Posted to Faith-Based by redneckliberalpostbush on November 30, 2008

  • Re: See no evil, through a veil

    Ms Schmidt, you propose a false dichotomy with biased terminology intended to elevate your moral and intellectual position. 'Free vs oppressive system' is such an example. As I have mentioned elsewhere here on the Fray, true ''freedom'' is beyond human reach- it is a utopic ideal. It would arguably be more accurate to call the matter of wearing ...
    Posted to Faith-Based by Usama2 on May 12, 2008

  • Re: Does Jesus Condone Capital Punishment?

    ANSWER: In the context of the American penal system and American capitalist society: NO!!!!!!! Immorality and crime are tied to many things, including family upbringing, socialization, economic condition, political status, and more. Jesus (upon whom be peace and God's blessings) would likely reject the way America functions, period. And ...
    Posted to Faith-Based by Usama2 on January 8, 2008

  • Osteen's Ministry: What're His Financial Numbers?

    Journalistic questions: Does anyone have any idea about the finances of Joel Osteen's ministry? If he claims 45,000 members, what constitutes membership? Is it simply regular attendance? Or is it an annual pledge of some amount? What are his financial statements for his ministry? Leasing a stadium is relatively expensive for weekly services. So ...
    Posted to Faith-Based by Usama2 on January 3, 2008