The best Degree … ( 09 / 12 / 2014 )
The best Degree … ( 09 / 12 / 2014 )
The degree to which your religion excludes those who believe differently than you -- much less condemns those who happen to do so to an eternity of suffering , is the degree to which your religion portrays either a false god -- or a real God who is not worth worshiping … And the degree to which your religion advocates Compassion & Kindness & Respect to ALL , especially to those who oppose you or your own personal beliefs – or the degree to which your religion refuses to damn or condemn or denigrate those who believe precepts different or unusual , is the degree to which your religion actually honors a God of Love -- a God who is worthy of your gratitude and your homage and , most important of all , a God who is worthy of your emulation .
Amen ... Let it be so .
" Common sense dictates that we evaluate our beliefs on the basis of how they affect us . If they make us more loving , creative , and wise , they are good beliefs . If they make us cruel , jealous , depressed and sick , they cannot be good beliefs ." ~ Barbara Marx Hubbard
“ Watch out for false prophets . They come to you in sheep ’ s clothing , but inwardly they are ferocious wolves . By their fruit you will recognize them ... A good tree cannot bear bad fruit , and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit ... Thus , BY THEIR FRUIT you will recognize them ." ~ Jesus Christ ( Matthew 7:15-20 )
" The fruit of the Spirit is Love : joy , peace , forbearance , kindness , goodness , faithfulness , gentleness and self-control . "
~ Paul ( Galatians 5:22-23 )
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