The Internet is the root of all evil

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:01 pm

Originally posted by EMINEM:
You couldn't be more wrong. More people have died under Communist/Atheistic regimes than all religious wars put together.

Why were they killed?? I'm willing to bet some where killed because of their religion.

No where did I say religious wars. I say because of their religion.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:01 pm

Originally posted by Mr Sleep:
WTh have i started BTW this was not necessarilly a religious debate. But since it is your opinion i will respect what you have said (all accept Waverly ). I hav to say that most of the people who have posted in this thread are on similar wave lengths to me, the idea that it is the nets fault is laughable, it is the individuals fault. :

Oh quite your bitching Sleep, grab your bible and sit down and listen. You might learn something, youngster.

KramoR · Post by **KramoR** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:08 pm

Originally posted by EMINEM:
You couldn't be more wrong. More people have died under Communist/Atheistic regimes than all religious wars put together.

What about the Caths and the Posts?
Hell, they have been killing each other for centuries. In the name of the same God!!!

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:10 pm

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Originally posted by Mr Sleep:
WTh have i started BTW this was not necessarilly a religious debate.
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As DP said grab a chair and watch two Republicans (From different ends) bash each other

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:10 pm

*sigh* Such an interesting topic, I wish I had come in earlier...

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:17 pm

Originally posted by loner72:
*sigh* Such an interesting topic, I wish I had come in earlier...

Sorry Loner, no women aloud. This might get ugly.

*Dp, gently guides Loner to the door and closes it behind her.*

Alright boys, she's gone. Where are the poker cards.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:19 pm

Originally posted by Darkpoet:


Weasel, where the hell is you f*cking bible?

Sorry Loner, no women allowed. This might get ugly.

*Dp, gently guides Loner to the door and closes it behind her.*

Alright boys, she's gone. Where are the poker cards?

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:20 pm

Why Darkpoet, good evening to you

Ah well, like I said, I wouldn't know what to address at this point anyway.

You got an extra deck so I can play solitaire out here in the hall?

Brink · Post by **Brink** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:23 pm

I'm getting out of here

*Brink runs out the main exit*

@loner-Btw,hello to you

[ 07-11-2001: Message edited by: Brink ]

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:23 pm

Connecting the question to relegions I would say that a lot of relegions are luddites and hypocrites. They build websites advertising God and then they say that the internet should not be used to porno etc. I hate people like that, it's like Sleep said, we are not forced to do anything. It is our freewill and after all God did give us freewill...

EMINEM · Post by **EMINEM** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:27 pm

The 20th Century has been called the bloodiest century in human history, and for good reason. No one can ever be sure of the exact figures, but historians have estimated 40 million people died because of the Stalinist purges, 60 million under Mao Tse Tung's rise and consolidation of power in China, and 2 million under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. That's over 100 million, folks, and these are just three examples.

@Weasel: I think political, not religious, reasons were responsible for a majority of these deaths.

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:28 pm

Hi Brink

How are things with you?

Umm, I guess I should contribute to the topic. All right, well I'll say this: I used to think the internet was evil. Not because of the porn etc. but because I firmly believed it would destroy person-to-person human relations. Now I think there needs to be a balance.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:30 pm

Originally posted by loner72:
Why Darkpoet, good evening to you

Ah well, like I said, I wouldn't know what to address at this point anyway.

You got an extra deck so I can play solitaire out here in the hall?

Here is a deck of cards.

There is beer and wine in the fridge.

Cigar? No okay.

Hey Kramor, no cigars for you. Loner said the last you smoked one, you tasted like an ashtray.

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:31 pm

@DP ROFL!!

Brink · Post by **Brink** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:32 pm

@loner-Hiya

. *Looks around for any sign of KramoR...*

I'm feeling miserable and happy at the same time

EMINEM · Post by **EMINEM** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:32 pm

Originally posted by Mr Sleep:
WTh have i started BTW this was not necessarilly a religious debate. But since it is your opinion i will respect what you have said (all accept Waverly ). I hav to say that most of the people who have posted in this thread are on similar wave lengths to me, the idea that it is the nets fault is laughable, it is the individuals fault. :

Sorry, Sleep, but I haven't even read that link.

I'll do so now and comment later.

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:36 pm

Originally posted by EMINEM:

@Weasel: I think political, not religious, reasons were responsible for a majority of these deaths.

I agree the majority most likely were.

Say 10% were killed for their religion out of 60 million. That means 6 million died just because of religion.

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:37 pm

Originally posted by Brink:
I'm feeling miserable and happy at the same time

Such is life, is it not?...Well, I hope the miseryleaves in short order and the happiness overstays its welcome

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:39 pm

Originally posted by Weasel:
I agree the majority most likely were.

Say 10% were killed for their religion out of 60 million. That means 6 million died just because of religion.

What about all the lambs and bulls that were killed in the name of God? You ever consider them?

I raise you 20 Weasel, and quit dealing from the bottom of the deck. I see another nine, I'll make sure LeeDogg brings his boy over.

Waverly · Post by **Waverly** » Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:44 pm

@M&M: I think *every* century in human history has been bloody. You are correct, that is a tremendous loss of life... but your statement was that less people have been killed in religious conflict. Have you gone off to tabulate those numbers for the last 4 thousand years, or was that statement opinion? You also neglected to answer why we should not consider loss of life due to religion significant, no matter what the numbers.

Perhaps, since you can only be saved by accepting the lord, a little inquisition does more good than harm?