Letter - Time to preach the truth

Jackie K.
02/08/2010 4:50 PM

The 10 commandments are NOT the law of the land. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are the law of the land.

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b.a. c.
02/08/2010 4:41 PM

What IS a moonbat, anyhow? Obviously some kind of put down, but where'd it come from? And it doesn't sound like something all that bad. Makes no sense. Bats are beneficial, eat skeeters and other bugs, and when are they out? Well, when the moon is, of course. Makes no sense........

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Kerry H.
Prior Lake, MN     02/08/2010 4:38 PM

Brittany, thank you for posting your opinion, on the topic of the discussion, with a cogent explanation, and void of any namecalling or personal attacks. It's refreshing to read on these threads.

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Kerry H.
Prior Lake, MN     02/08/2010 4:36 PM

Excellent post, Brittany.

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Like-minded extreme right wing lemming. I.
02/08/2010 3:28 PM

A moonbat with a full belly is a guaranteed vote for the Democrat.

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mike j.
02/08/2010 2:14 PM

Brittiany speculates that there is a rightful God and there is a chance that she is wrong. The idea that getting along and forming communities are part of a survival plan. Empathy in humans won't explain why a dog needs to please his owner or grieves for their companions. A full belly doesn't get that kind of response.

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Brittany H.
02/08/2010 1:00 PM

Throwing more Bible verses at me isn't going to change my opinion, by the way. It's actually more likely to reinforce the one I already have. Sure, there's a chance that I'm wrong, and I'll deal with the consequences if that's the case. But what if you chose the wrong religion? What if the rightful God is Allah? What if only followers of Judaism are the ones who will have everlasting life in heaven? Fear isn't a reason to believe in something - at least that's how I try to live my life. As far as morality, I'm of the belief that humans are animals who have empathy for members of our own species (and we have the capability to develop empathy for other species, though we prefer our own). Sociological reasoning suggests that when people live in groups and societies as we do, in order to function without mutual destruction, empathy and justice are essential. It's true that religion, and especially Christianity, has played an important role in building some types of morality (many that I disagree with) in our society, but it is not the be-all, end-all moral authority, at least partly because there are millions of people in the world who don't believe in a Christian God but instead practice Islam, Judaism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Shinto, or some form of Buddhism. I'm not a part of any of the latter groups, but it's a relevant point to counteract the beliefs of any one religion over others.

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Kay P.
02/08/2010 11:18 AM

What's the difference, justification for an action using a higher being, OR justification for an action using one's free will? In the end, the ACTION is still the same, the blame/excuse is just assigned differently. At some point, even a non-believer has been told that certain actions are wrong. Who taught them it was wrong? A scholar? A past generation? Laws? Children are not delivered upon this earth, KNOWING that certain actions are morally wrong. They are taught those lessons, first by their parent(s) and by other authority figures in their young lives, and reinforced later with laws governing that action. Upon where, did the origination of such moral judgement get it's beginning? I've had the opportunity to observe a young child that had detachment disorder. She had absolutely no moral regard for others, and would selfishly inflict pain upon other people or animals. She was unable to emotional attach to anyone, and did not display any remorse for any violence she committed. She was not taught that it was indeed wrong to hurt or kill others. At her young age, she would kill family pets without provocation. That reaffirms my belief that without the continued teaching of certain moral beliefs, our society, iwth each generation, would sink into a more selfish and violent world, devoid of compassion or regard to others.. Children without any moral compass would exibit extreme behaviors with little or no emotion involved. I would be interested to know where everyone considers that the origination of such basic moral lessons began. I know where they have been manipulated to be used as a reasoning for an action, but where is the beginning of it all?

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Sharon P.
Alexandria, MN     02/08/2010 8:28 AM

Brittany ~ What IF there's just a remote chance that you're wrong and there is a God? The stakes are high! Once you hold that precious life in your arms and you're overwhelmed at that miracle, who will you thank? For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20. Congratulations on your pregnancy, praying that all goes well for you and the baby.

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Brittany H.
02/07/2010 1:28 PM

"Brittany, regarding your comment, " I refuse to engage with "scripture" as a legitimate text on which to base federal legislation or Supreme Court decisions." I'm just curious as to where you feel the "law of the land", the 10 commandments came from?" So I guess in order to respond I have to agree that the 10 Commandments are the "law of the land"? Atheists are perfectly capable of not believing in God and still living by principles that respect the right of others and uphold the standards that enforce a fair and just society. If you're trying to paint me as a hypocrite, that opens the door to a whole world of Christian hypocrisy. Give me a break.

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