Reply To: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeestir

[Jeanie]

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It's not that hard to be tolerant or ignore assholes.

It really, really isn't.
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Amen to that! Being a good, accepting person really takes no effort on your part. Just the urge to not have a conflict.

And I think I read all the posts completely, but I don't think anyone mentioned the word faith. Of course there is no proof that God exists, but true believers don't need proof. Faith is all they need to believe. It is impossible to explain that faith to non-believers, this is why an argument based on pure logic will never be resolved. I have a degree in Biology, I believe in the scientific process: observation, hypothesis, experimentation, data, conclusion. But I'm also a Lutheran. I certainly don't believe God is a puppet master; determining ball games, starting wars, having a say in gang violence, etc. But, ultimately, proof or no proof, I have faith that, in my last hour, I will know that there is something to look forward to. But, anyone who knows me also knows that I believe in making the most of your life while you're here, so cheers!

OK, I'm ready, rip me apart!