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Old 12-23-09, 03:07 PM   #10
sharkbit
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Originally Posted by MothBalls View Post
The one thing missing from this entire debate is...... Tolerance.

I accept that what you believe in is truth. Your truth. You can live your life according to your truth, or faith, and I will not interfere with your right to do so.

At the same time, please accept my truth the same way and don't try and convince me that your beliefs are the only truth.

Even though we may not believe in the same god, or lack of god, doesn't mean that we can't be friends and live together in peace.
Winner!

Unfortuneately, tolerance has been sadly lacking through the centuries in religion.
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