Sarah Palin:, "our leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God" Options

[Billy]

@Video time 3:50 -

Sarah Palin on the war in Iraq:

“pray for our military men and women, who are striving for what is right for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God, that’s what we have to make sure we’re praying for. There is a plan, and that plan is God’s plan.”

Source: UTube

[The Fanatic]

I just think it's ridiculous for an atheist to be zealous about his or her lack of belief.

And yes thank you I obviously realize the difference between Atheism and Agnosticism ... just pointing out that differences between them and Christians are still quite marked and that according to your logic christians and agnostics could not befriend one another because of the hell issue.

The analogy is not flawed because regardless of the differences be they religious, political, economic, racial, etc. people can overcome those boundaries. In fact, I would rather befriend people that are different then me in one or more ways so that I could gain different perspectives. People can choose their religion but most don't. The whole concept of free will is bullshit because most people are not given any real choices. They are born into a religion and follow that religion. Most in fact choose Jesus as their savior before they are even capable of making an informed decision. Of course, this is not true of every person (I am living proof of this having been born into the Church Of Christ).

And if all else fails those friends could just choose not to talk about their differences as impala and zach pointed out.

This post has been edited by The Fanatic: Sep 7 2008, 10:54 PM