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#1943719 19-Jan-2018 18:30

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/02/losing-our-religion-kiwis-losing-the-faith-in-record-numbers.html

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#1943734 19-Jan-2018 18:56

Rikkitic:
http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/02/losing-our-religion-kiwis-losing-the-faith-in-record-numbers.html

An interesting article. Apparently over half of kiwis have a religious beliefs, which is a majority (albeit as slim as the coalition's). Therefore to say religion is irrelevant is actually incorrect. The views of the majority are more important than the minority.

Furthermore, to imply religion is irrelevant is to write-off the good works undertaken in the name of religion, e.g. salvation army etc.

If you object to a supposedly Christian viewpoint expressed by any other member perhaps you could say ' those views will resonate with a fewer people than historically' but to pass misguided judgements as fact makes your points irrelevant.

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#1943739 19-Jan-2018 19:02

It never ceases to amaze me those who call for religion to be ended when in the name of faith, far more good is done than bad.

Plenty of terrible terrible things have been done in the name of someone's God but those crazy people would certainly just find another reason to replace it if God wasn't such a convient excuse

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#1943749 19-Jan-2018 19:27

Please do not mix religion in this discussion.

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#1943752 19-Jan-2018 19:43

Jeez, this all went downhill quick...

Science: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-15/baby-brain-exists-australian-study-finds/9324664

She might find herself 50 IQ points ahead of trump when "baby brain" kicks in.

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#1943753 19-Jan-2018 19:44

freitasm:

Please do not mix religion in this discussion.

Some people seem to think Jacinda is a God, but we are still to see any miracles performed.

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#1943758 19-Jan-2018 19:47

Politics subforum is for the thick skinned. So I will just post here, again: STFU about religion and no personal attacks.

I don't care if you believe only married couples should have kids, or if only man and woman should be allowed to marry. I don't care if you believe in God or if you believe in the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

In here everyone follows the FUG and I am the BDFL. It is that easy.

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#1943761 19-Jan-2018 19:56

Time to put away my FSM certificate (noodly appendage and all that)

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#1943766 19-Jan-2018 20:04

blakamin:

Time to put away my FSM certificate (noodly appendage and all that)

I will probably regret asking but.... Say what now?

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1943779 19-Jan-2018 20:05

FSM (Flying Spaghetti Monster), the deity in the Pastafarian "faith".

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#1943781 19-Jan-2018 20:07

While I was writing my reply all these other posts appeared, along with a warning. I don't think I crossed any lines but I would rather not put it to the test so I will not post my statement. Instead, I will just say that I think the sanctity of marriage is important to those who believe in it, and it makes no difference whatsoever to those who don't. The nature of marriage has evolved. Society has changed. People are perfectly capable of being committed to each other for life and raising excellent children without the need for a stamp of approval from some authority, whether religious or secular. It is nonsense to try to infer that not choosing traditional marriage somehow translates to lack of political commitment. It is also silly to suggest that broken homes come from unmarried relationships. I don't have divorce statistics at hand but I'm pretty sure being married has very little to do with staying together these days.

Other than that, I stand by my previous statements but won't go into them again.

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#1943783 19-Jan-2018 20:10

freitasm: FSM (Flying Spaghetti Monster), the deity in the Pastafarian "faith".

I don't think I would ever have guessed that. My education is surely lacking me thinks.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1943784 19-Jan-2018 20:11

Lol. Gotta love these 'digressions' they add a bit of life and humour into the discussion.

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#1943786 19-Jan-2018 20:27

MikeB4:

blakamin:

Time to put away my FSM certificate (noodly appendage and all that)

I will probably regret asking but.... Say what now?

You'd love it, and the artwork, but I won't link to it here.

I wish Jacinda Arden well (I wish her parents had of spelled her name right tho :D)

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#1943788 19-Jan-2018 20:32

I had to laugh at the mighty Helen Clark....do not go near social media. Isn't it typical for politicians to use social media when it suits them and abuse when it doesn't.

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