On Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:08:24 -0500, Dave wrote:

On Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:53:44 -0500, Michael Joel
I have seen this problem in a number of groups/forums and it never
ceases to amaze (and extremely sadden) me how little people even care
for the topic or view. It really does prove out 2 Peter 3:3-4.

People like you use your religion to lecture and refuse to consider
any other viewpoint. All the other discussions here are just opinions
and generally accepted as being so. People like you flaunt your belief
system as being undeniable and completely cast out any other opinion.

You're not here to discuss religion and woodworking. You're here to
discuss your religion only. THAT'S why you and what you have to say
will put you into the category of Pariah.


Dave - and others. Those who take offense at any hint of religion are
much more narrow minded and opinionated than those who filter all of
their observations through their religious life view.

Nowhere did Michael say anything offensive - - to anyone . His
observations are no more off topic (and perhaps more on topic) than
many others. He's not holding a knife to your throat saying you need
to believe as he does. If you feel uncomfortable because of what he
says, mabee you need to look at yourself and find out why.

Your constitution and the 1st ammendment went to GREAT lengths to make
sue that NO test of religion could be applied to anyone applying for a
federal position. That is ALL the "separation of church and state" was
about. To make sure no religion, or opponent thereto, could "fix" it
that only those of their stripe could run the country.

Freedom OF religion is part of an American's "inalienable rights".
Freedom "from" religion is not mentioned - but you are free to "not"
believe as much as to believe.

You are not free to criticise those who do on the basis of their
belief.