A little calmer today. I realise now that yesterday's post was just a bit biased. Actually, the paper in question details a rather disgusting episode, which could be harmful to the mental health of the individuals it was purpotrated against. Yes, this kind of thing should be policed in some way, but not at the expense of the freedoms that the internet has provided. file sharing IS collborative, for instance. It is the original use of the internet, and (in the case of documents) has been the reason for science's huge leaps in recent years.
A cursory glance at some of the other blogs from my classmateshas brought to my attention another of the papers given out at the (missed) lecture. USA today's report "Faithful Build a Second Life for Religion Online". Here's a thing, religion is a major influence in life and society, the most basic laws came from religion, human burial and the proper disposal of the deceased (sorry, eloquence escapes me here) came from religion. No matter which religion you practice, or whether you are a devout atheist, religion effects YOUR life EVERY DAY. I might be bold in suggesting that the beginning of the separation between us and the animals was the beginning of religion. Is it so surprising that religion appears online?
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
I'm a bit religious, I confess. RC, actually, and it surprises me just how much the teachings of the various religions promote brotherhood.
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " (Matthew 22: 36-39)
Teachings like these would surely help to put an end to the evils in the first part of this blog.
In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. (Acts 19:20)
I've known people who were helped through hard times by the bible, God, and religion. I am a little opposed to the pushing of religion on people. Wars have been a major part of religious history, and they've been used for oppression on more than one occasion. It's not for everyone, and I won't force my beliefs on anyone, but here, for those who might want help, solace, advice or inspiration, is a link to a biblical database. The topical bible is best for these purposes (It's the same bible, just points you to passages appropriate to particular problems/ needs/ worries/ questions/ etc.
http://www.biblegateway.com/topical/
As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum wa-Raḥmatu l-Ḷāhi wa-Barakātuhu.
Peace be with you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessing.
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Anything that allows people to cope with problematic situations is excellent. Whether it is support of family, friend or the comfort they find in there own belief. The people I would class as truly religion are those who don’t push there beliefs down others necks but instead stand by there own morale judgements. If there where more people like this I suggest there would be (have been) fewer religious conflicts. Actually reading that back it may be a little deep for 2 in the morning maybe I should go to bed lol
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