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In reply to the discussion: Christianity and atheism are two sides of the same coin [View all]Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)44. Meanings are clever
We might start a discussion about a word, but two people will go back and forth all day because they are coming from different meanings of the same words.
You see it as faith in that belief, I don't because I can say "We don't know" and leave it at that, it's simply beyond or current technology and understanding, there is zero faith involved. Therefore I am not included, and I know I'm not alone in that belief.
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it doesn't take being a person of faith to do that--many people have practices that allow them
niyad
Jun 2013
#2
No. 1) Some nonprofits don't receive income. 2) Some only receive income taxable under 26 U.S.C. 511
AnotherMcIntosh
Jun 2013
#29
Maybe you could point out where it tells us what we should learn from faith
Starboard Tack
Jun 2013
#42
The opening of the "event" made it clear that by "interfaith" the organizers meant "christian
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#14
I agree with much of what you say. AA/NA have been particularly difficult for non-believers.
cbayer
Jun 2013
#25