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@IwantRooseveltagain
American are known to vote against their own best self interest. Hard to blame one party over another. They all have to live with the decision the majority of the country makes. Civil war is one such example. 4-6 trillion spent of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from which American military withdrew in disgrace.
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@zedvictor4
-> @ShilaJesus was perhaps, from a region, spoke a language, was someone's son, and was probably taught a deistic fantasy ideology which he decided was important.Sort of a very typically conditioned human.And we agree that he was not the biological son of a GOD, but the biological son of a carpenter.Good, we have reached common ground.
The Bible gives us a general profile of Jesus. That Jesus belonged to a country, spoke Aramaic , was a carpenters son, followed Judaism, religious reformer,
There are other aspects of Jesus that are of special interest to Christians. Are you a Christian?
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@3RU7AL
--> @Shilahow can i be "objective about the religion i choose" ?Pick the objects you like in a religion before choosing the religion to follow. Be objective.If you believe dead Jews can forgive your sins pick Christianity.If you like virgins pick Islam.If you like your current life and want to return to it pick Hinduism.you've only listed SUBJECTIVE criteria
They are all objective facts.
Jesus was a Jew that was killed so that sin would be forgiven.(fact)
72 virgins await every Muslim martyr in paradise.(fact)
Reincarnation is part o& the cycle of rebirths in Hinduism (fact).
Pick the objects you like in a religion before choosing the religion to follow. Be objective.
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@Stephen
--> @ShilaNope. There was no insurrection at that point in time. This insurrection had already happened, and this is what they were all on trial for. The bible clearly states that there HAD been an insurrection- past tense. And that Barabas was one of those that had committed insurrection "WITH HIM", Jesus.
Barabbas, a well-known criminal who had been imprisoned “for an insurrection in the city, and for murder” (Luke 23:19). But he was not as popular as Jesus. Therefore less of a threat to the Romans.
Wrong again. (1) The city mentioned here is Jerusalem. (2) The population of that city didn't even know who Jesus was. (3) Barabbas was a zealot and a murder of Romans. Who had Jesus murdered?
In Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, and John 12:12–19, Jesus descends from the Mount of Olives towards Jerusalem, and the crowds lay their clothes on the ground to welcome him as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem. The triumphal entry is traditionally commemorated on Palm Sunday.
Jesus fit the description of the promised messiah that all Jews were familiar with from reading of the scriptures.
(1) There is absolutely no evidence concerning dispensation offered by Rome to Jewish zealot murderers. It is rubbish that this was any type of Jewish custom.It is more likely that this was the gospel writer are alluding to the two goats of Yom Kippur as told in Leviticus.
Pilate refers to the custom of releasing one prisoner at the time of Passover.
FACT. There was never any such Jewish custom. If you insist to the contrary, I would like you to produce the evidence that supports your claim other than the bible.
The Bible quotes Pilate referring to this custom.
John 18:39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”
40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.
I have said my theory is that the turning of the tables was a lot more than just a girly hissy fit thrown by Jesus. I believe it was a full-blown rebellion. And it was this that had forced the Romans hand and led to the arrest of all involved to the delight of many of Jewish the high priesthood.
Jesus was definitely a threat to the Jewish high priesthood because he called them brood of vipers.
I don't know how old you are shila, but name calling the high priesthood would be the last reason they had to want Jesus gone. The Priesthood had a lot to lose if Jesus was to become king priest. They were puppet priests put in place by Rome. It was a false and corrupt priesthood.
There Are Many Reasons They Wanted Jesus Dead
There were a number of things about Jesus that infuriated the religious leaders. These included.
- The claims that He made.
- The deeds that He did.
- His threat to their religious system.
- His threat to their way of life.
- The people with whom He socialized.
- The lack of respect He had for their religious traditions.
These six things caused outraged among the religious rulers. Consequently they wanted to see Jesus dead.
Jesus wanted to see himself dead so he would fulfil the prophecy.
Jesus predicted His death at least three times in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), and the book of John offers even more predictions.
The first time Jesus predicted His death is detailed in Matthew 16:21–23, Mark 8:31–32, and Luke 9:21–22. Jesus had just fed the multitudes, and He said that the “Son of Man must suffer many things” (Mark 8:31); be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes; be killed; and be raised again. Peter then rashly began to rebuke Jesus, and Christ responded, “Get behind me, Satan!” (Matthew 16:33; Mark 8:33). Jesus knew that His death must happen. It was necessary in God’s plan to save the world.
Jesus predicted His death a second time in Matthew 17:22–23, Mark 9:30–32, and Luke 9:43–45. This occurred shortly after the Transfiguration, when Peter, James, and John saw Christ in His heavenly glory. Perhaps this was the reason the disciples were so confused by Jesus telling them He was going to die. At this point, they believed His kingdom was just around the corner. Despite their lack of understanding, they were “afraid to ask” for clarification (Mark 9:32; Luke 9:45).
Matthew 20:17–19, Mark 10:32–34, and Luke 18:31–34 describe the third time Jesus predicted His death. He spoke to His disciples as they were heading up toward Jerusalem for Passover, and He told them how He would be mocked, scourged, crucified, and then rise again. On this occasion also, the disciples did not understand Jesus’ saying because the meaning was hidden from them. They would soon learn what Jesus meant in the events of Good Friday and following.
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@3RU7AL
--> @Shilaso, basically, "objective morality" boils down to "personal preference"You have to be objective about the religion you choose so you can abide by its morality.how can i be "objective about the religion i choose" ?
Pick the objects you like in a religion before choosing the religion to follow. Be objective.
If you believe dead Jews can forgive your sins pick Christianity.
If you like virgins pick Islam.
If you like your current life and want to return to it pick Hinduism.
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@TWS1405
Being human in origin does not make [a] human being.A human liver cell (take any organ for that matter/example), when analyzed, is human in origin, contains DNA identifying it as human and the genetic makeup allowing one to determine the kind of tissue that it is (i.e., what organ it is) within the human organism (and whether it is male or female). That cell =/= [a] human being.Potentiality =/= ActualityNever has. Never will.
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![[a] human being](https://occ-0-299-300.1.nflxso.net/dnm/api/v6/X194eJsgWBDE2aQbaNdmCXGUP-Y/AAAABfrdHZFlcWYyPdwirix9qdXwZwpdRSrsDCsVfU8yY5qYYoQaDC8KFOv_z1hucgDcXZxdaBAUUe0KDFwkLGUa4KCGSjmC.jpg?r=acd){kind=link}
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A human is still a human even if it has less an organ or limb.
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@TWS1405
-> @Shila>@TWS1405-->@Shila-->@TWS1405TWS1405 you were trained to use a gun to kill humans.Irrelevant red herring fallacy.You defined human being as: =/= [a] human being (actuality). FACT!Quoting out of context, and inaccurate quoting. That is NOT what I said.Check your post#152.You posted: Cellular life =/= [a] human being.I don't need to. I know what I wrote. You clearly did not since you misquoted me.Cellular life =/= [a] human being. That is a factually accurate statement. A zygote =/= [a] human being. Neither does a blastocyst, embryo, unviable fetus, or any other living cell within the human organism =/= [a] human being
You left out, “Any science textbook has pictures and a zygote (potentiality) =/= [a] human being (actuality). FACT!”
![[a] human being](https://www.empowertee.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Photoshoot-Shane-Human-Being_Edited.jpg){kind=link}
You were trained to kill humans.
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@Lemming
A zygote, a fetus, an infant,Are they not all human?Not all to develop in that direction?Do I not value humans and people?
If you count the human Atrocities committed agains humans, the many world wars and genocides.
Reminding people;
A zygote, a fetus, an infant,
Are they not all human?
Not all to develop in that direction?
Do I not value humans and people?
Is like denying reality.
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@3RU7AL
That is why religions are seen as the true custodians of morality.
how do i know which flavor of religion to choose ?
If you believe dead Jews can forgive your sins pick Christianity.
If you like virgins pick Islam.
If you like your current life and want to return to it pick Hinduism.
so, basically, "objective morality" boils down to "personal preference"
You have to be objective about the religion you choose so you can abide by its morality.
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@Bones
The pro-life position is predicated on biology and embryology, not religion.
Actually Abortion was based on science and biology which calculated fetus viability.
3 key facts about fetal viability and its pivotal role in US abortion laws
Fetal viability refers to how soon a fetus can be born and survive outside of its mother's womb.
Fetal viability is typically set at 23 weeks of gestation but varies depending on certain factors.
Currently, 18 states have tried to ban abortion before viability including Mississippi and Texas.
Pro-life position was based on religion.
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@zedvictor4
-> @TWS1405How it works. Clown.
TWS1405 posted: Not how it works. Clown.
Post#37.
For sure, I expected nothing better from you.
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@TWS1405
-->@Shila-->@TWS1405TWS1405 you were trained to use a gun to kill humans.Irrelevant red herring fallacy.You defined human being as: =/= [a] human being (actuality). FACT!Quoting out of context, and inaccurate quoting. That is NOT what I said.
Check your post#152.
You posted: Cellular life =/= [a] human being.
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@Greyparrot
Do you think a nuclear war is worth having a Ukraine that is aligned with the USA?
You are forgetting the NATO countries who are also aligned with USA and supporting Ukraine.
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@TWS1405
TWS1405 you were trained to use a gun to kill humans.
You defined human being as: =/= [a] human being (actuality). FACT!
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@cristo71
--> @ShilaDeSantis will be seen as begging for federal handouts.Yes— by those who vote for his opponent… who will lose…
Christians who believe God sends plagues as punishment might hold DeSantis responsible for mistreating Venezuela refugees.
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@3RU7AL
That is why religions are seen as the true custodians of morality.how do i know which flavor of religion to choose ?
If you believe dead Jews can forgive your sins pick Christianity.
If you like virgins pick Islam.
If you like your current life and want to return to it pick Hinduism.
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I liked how Obama applied the word Audacity in his book. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Obama,
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-> @SupaDudzThis is simply not true. If there were to be an user who constantly troll voted, obviously there is action done and has been action done in the past.
- This is false. There are two examples of this currently. FLRW and Shila. Nothing, to my knowledge has been done to either of them as a consequence.
- Apart from this I am not seeing any cogent response to these arguments. Why isn't casting a troll vote a penalty enough to warrant removing voting permissions? What is the argument that people ought not to lose certain freedoms for committing violations of established regulations. You label this as "authoritarian," however it seems like the foundation for any civil society.
I gave my reasons for picking a winner with each vote. If the reason given was not valid then cancelling my vote would be the most likely solution.
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@Uragirimono
--> @Best.KoreaI think children are the most universally oppressed people on the planet.The pro-corporeal replies here have practically proven that convenience/comfort over adults is always valued over what actually helps a child grow into a healthy, functioning adult.I also think there's a bit of Stockholm Syndrome going on with most adults, because if we honestly admitted how much terrible stuff we do to kids, we'd have to admit how much terrible stuff was done to us and address the scars that were left. Most adults have no desire to do that.
You got it so right.
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@cristo71
DeSantis is just the worstest leader ever… who will be the next POTUS in a landslide. Where’s the justice?
The rebuilding of Florida will be the highest priority of Floridians. DeSantis will be seen as begging for federal handouts.
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@3RU7AL
--> @ShilaIf you are educated you can turn to moral philosophy. Moral philosophy is the branch of philosophy that contemplates what is right and wrong. It explores the nature of morality and examines how people should live their lives in relation to others.kant's "moral imperative" is a pretty good guidelinebut the actual PRAXIS is still tailored to each individualand broadly open to interpretation
That is why religions are seen as the true custodians of morality.
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@Stephen
Nope. There was no insurrection at that point in time. This insurrection had already happened, and this is what they were all on trial for. The bible clearly states that there HAD been an insurrection- past tense. And that Barabas was one of those that had committed insurrection "WITH HIM", Jesus.
Barabbas, a well-known criminal who had been imprisoned “for an insurrection in the city, and for murder” (Luke 23:19). But he was not as popular as Jesus. Therefore less of a threat to the Romans.
He was a murderer of Romans ffs. Who had Jesus murdered? Insurrection was an attempt to overthrow Roman rule. An armed attempt to overthrow Roman rule.And like I have pointed out; it is hardly likely that Pontius Pilate would have released Jesus Barrabas a known murderer of Roman's. you need to read your bible carefully. And stop reading something that isn't even there.
Barabbas, in the New Testament, a prisoner mentioned in all four Gospels who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover.
(1) There is absolutely no evidence concerning dispensation offered by Rome to Jewish zealot murderers. It is rubbish that this was any type of Jewish custom.It is more likely that this was the gospel writer are alluding to the two goats of Yom Kippur as told in Leviticus.
Pilate refers to the custom of releasing one prisoner at the time of Passover.
John 18:39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”
I have said my theory is that the turning of the tables was a lot more than just a girly hissy fit thrown by Jesus. I believe it was a full-blown rebellion. And it was this that had forced the Romans hand and led to the arrest of all involved to the delight of many of Jewish the high priesthood.
Jesus was definitely a threat to the Jewish high priesthood because he called them brood of vipers.
But the real rebellion started (66-70) AD.
I agree. He was also a threat to Rome too.
Is it ironic the Romans went on to destroy the holy temple and city and replaced Judaism with the Roman Catholic Church.
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@Uragirimono
--> @ShilaI didn't disagree, I asked for clarification.If spite is my motivator, whom am I spiteful towards?
The obvious impact of your change was on Christians.
I was a pro-life Christian.I am no longer pro-life nor Christian
Why do you think Abortion will reduce pro-life Christians?
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@Vader
Immediate loss of voting after 1 troll vote? We don't live in an authoritarian state. Chill out
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke.
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@Uragirimono
-->@ShilaSpite directed towards whom?I was a pro-life Christian.I am no longer pro-life nor Christian
After you lost your faith you also became anti pro-life. So you are an abortionist by spite.
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@Public-Choice
Ben Shapiro's argument is it is always a human, not that it has potential to become one:This is a point that more than 90% of biologists assert is true. It is also backed by the fact that a baby in the womb meets all the biological determiners for life: growth, metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli. [1]The biggest flaw in abortionists' reasoning is this: they make arbitrary, unscientific claims for when a human being becomes a human being.Show me a science textbook that says a human being is only a human being when it is born? Or what about a biological study that proves pre-birth humans are not human beings.Tell me where geneticists have found that pre-birth humans do not have the requisite genetic makeup for being a human being?Tell me where biologists have proven that a pre-birth human is not alive in the womb?Genetically and biologically it is a human being. No amount of personal feelings can change that fact.SOURCES:
Men should not make decisions for women about abortions unless they are also capable of getting pregnant and carrying a fetus. Till then it is pure hypocrisy.
The last thing on a woman’s mind before deciding on an abortion is what a biologist thinks.
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@Uragirimono
I was a pro-life Christian.I am no longer pro-life nor Christian.
After you lost your faith you also became anti pro-life. So you are an abortionist by spite.
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@zedvictor4
--> @ShilaData transfer and formative conditioning can easily perpetuate a myth. Especially when there's wealth and power up for grabs.Who and what Jesus actually was, is not known. As things stand, he is just a character from hand-me-down Middle Eastern tales.Two billion people are easily be trained to bleat like sheep
If one looks at your profile. More was known about Jesus than you know about yourself.
Jesus belonged to a country, spoke Aramaic , was a carpenters son, followed Judaism, religious reformer,
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@3RU7AL
so, FUNCTIONALLY each person needs to figure out FOR THEMSELVES what they believe is "right" and what is "wrong" ?
If you are a Christian the Bible teaches you what is right and wrong.
If you are educated you can turn to moral philosophy. Moral philosophy is the branch of philosophy that contemplates what is right and wrong. It explores the nature of morality and examines how people should live their lives in relation to others.
But for most others like you needs to figure out FOR THEMSELVES what they believe is "right" and what is "wrong" ?
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@Stephen
Nope. There was no insurrection at that point in time. This insurrection had already happened, and this is what they were all on trial for. The bible clearly states that there HAD been an insurrection- past tense. And that Barabas was one of those that had committed insurrection "WITH HIM", Jesus.
Barabbas, a well-known criminal who had been imprisoned “for an insurrection in the city, and for murder” (Luke 23:19). But he was not as popular as Jesus. Therefore less of a threat to the Romans.
Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Jesus did not know Barabbas. Jesus was a Jewish religious reformer not an insurrectionist.
And like I have pointed out; it is hardly likely that Pontius Pilate would have released Jesus Barrabas a known murderer of Roman's. you need to read your bible carefully. And stop reading something that isn't even there.
Barabbas, in the New Testament, a prisoner mentioned in all four Gospels who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover.
Matthew 27:26: Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.
I have said my theory is that the turning of the tables was a lot more than just a girly hissy fit thrown by Jesus. I believe it was a full-blown rebellion. And it was this that had forced the Romans hand and led to the arrest of all involved to the delight of many of Jewish the high priesthood.
Jesus was definitely a threat to the Jewish high priesthood because he called them brood of vipers.
In Matthew 12:34, Jesus proclaims, "Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks."
First Jewish Revolt, (AD 66–70), Jewish rebellion against Roman rule in Judaea. The First Jewish Revolt was the result of a long series of clashes in which small groups of Jews offered sporadic resistance to the Romans, who in turn responded with severe countermeasures. In the fall of AD 66 the Jews combined in revolt, expelled the Romans from Jerusalem, and overwhelmed in the pass of Beth-Horon a Roman punitive force under Gallus, the imperial legate in Syria. A revolutionary government was then set up and extended its influence throughout the whole country. Vespasian was dispatched by the Roman emperor Nero to crush the rebellion. He was joined by Titus, and together the Roman armies entered Galilee, where the historian Josephus headed the Jewish forces. Josephus’ army was confronted by that of Vespasian and fled. After the fall of the fortress of Jatapata, Josephus gave himself up, and the Roman forces swept the country. On the 9th of the month of Av (August 29) in AD 70, Jerusalem fell; the Temple was burned, and the Jewish state collapsed, although the fortress of Masada was not conquered by the Roman general Flavius Silva until April 73
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@ahiyah
--> @TWS1405= "I know you are, but what am I" childish banality.Meaning, you have no intelligent rebuttal
- You haven't offered any intelligent arguments, instead just relying on opinion and then repeating that same opinion over, and over again.
- You're too arrogant and too stupid for anyone to have a constructive and reasonable discussion with.
- Several people have brought valid arguments, thoughts, and responses to this post, but because you're so narrow and seemingly incapable of critical thought, all you can do is dismiss them.
- It is YOU who routinely uses insults and ad hominem attacks. This is to the extent that even the OP included blatant and childish attacks along the lines of "these people don't advocate my view on this matter, so they are stupid".
- In addition to that, you use extremely repetitive and poorly applied retorts.
Can you grasp that, or is it another "false equivalency fallacy"?
Does he make the case why abortions are absolutely necessary to prevent more repetitive and poorly applied retorts?
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@Greyparrot
You could also choose to own a slave in the past. Just because it was done once in the past does not make it moral. In fact, every progressive's position relies on the very fact of evolving morality.
It was never legal or moral to abort slaves. Roe V. Wade was passed way after slavery was abolished.
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The default winner should be PRO if nobody votes.
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@sadolite
die fucking cunt
You are cursing body parts you don’t have. Do you suffer cunt envy?
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@bmdrocks21
--> @oromagiYou may have given me much to reflect on, based on a cursory glance of the info
The real test is finding a mermaid.
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Polytheist _Witch: At this point I don't believe you're American.You post paragraphs of shit but you have no idea that people pay tax on certain things. Well there's another indication who you actually are.
The purchase of goods for further manufacture or for resale is uniformly exempt from sales tax. Most jurisdictions exempt food sold in grocery stores, prescription medications, and many agricultural supplies. Sales taxes, including those imposed by local governments, are generally administered at the state level.
"Thirteen of the 45 states with a sales tax still impose it on groceries."
State policymakers looking to make their tax codes more equitable should consider eliminating the sales taxes families pay on groceries if they haven’t already done so, or at least reducing these taxes or partially offsetting them through a tax credit.[1] Thirteen of the 45 states with a sales tax still impose it on groceries. (See Figure 1.) Of those, ten offer a lower tax rate for groceries than the general sales tax rate or provide a tax credit to offset some or all of the sales tax on groceries. Only Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota still tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate.
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@Best.Korea
--> @ShilaUSA didnt. So thats 330 million people.
Regulation of corporal punishment in public and private schools is done at the state level. There is no federal policy regarding corporal punishment in schools.[35] In 1977, the Supreme Court of the United States found that the Eighth Amendment clause prohibiting "cruel and unusual punishments" did not apply to school students, and that teachers could punish children without parental permission.[34]
The ban of corporal punishment use even at schools has still yet to be achieved in the USA. In 2022 not all 50 states made the practice unlawful. Since the 1970s, 31 states and the District of Columbia have banned corporal punishment in public schools, though in some of these there is no explicit prohibition. Corporal punishment is also unlawful in private schools in Iowa and New Jersey. In the remaining 19 U.S. states there was not any ban, and corporal punishment is lawful in both public and private schools.
Can a parent go to jail for hitting a child?
Repeatedly using force against you or another child for discipline or correction could amount to domestic violence. If the police charge them, they may be convicted of the crime if they are found guilty.
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A women's right to choose was legal for 50 years. If it was moral then, there is no reason why it is not moral today. So essentially the banning of Rove V. Wade was political and not based on moral grounds.
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@Stephen
--> @ShilaThe truth is Jesus was rejected. The crowd picked Barabbas.Why?That is a good question. But we have to notice that Barabbas 's full name was Jesus BarabbasSo when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”Matthew 27:17It is quite difficult to imagine that Pilate would release a known war mongering zealot "who had committed murder in the insurrection.” What insurrection one may well ask? The only nuisance that seemed to be mentioned in scripture is where Jesus over turned the tables.
That is why Pilate left the choice up to crowds to pick who they wanted to be crucified. They picked Jesus not Barabbas.
Unless of course this was something a lot worse than scripture is letting on and the authors are trying to play it down to nothing more than a hissy fit on Jesus' part. Which I believe they are.
The insurrection was evidenced by the crowds demanding Jesus be crucified. The Romans were concerned it would escalate into a riot and insurrection.
Luke 23:21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
The bible does say "another man that had committed insurrection with him".
That is why Pilate left the choice up to crowds to pick who they wanted to be crucified. They picked Jesus not Barabbas.
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@zedvictor4
--> @ShilaThat's the funny thing.No one knows who or what Jesus actually was.
The Bible and 2 billion Christians can tell you what Jesus actually was.
That's assuming that he actually existed.
That Jesus was a historical figure has long been settled.
The reliability of subsequent hand me down tales will inevitably be questionable.
It has been questioned but not refuted. 2 billion Christians can attest to that.
Best case is that he was a bloke who gave a lot of credence to the Idea of supernatural entity/deity, so much so that he considered himself the son of a GOD.
You are finally coming along just like the rest did.
Which if you think about it, was a reasonable conclusion for any theistically/deistically inspired person.
Now you are even affirming it was a reasonable conclusion for any theistically/deistically inspired person.
And if he was charismatic enough, he could undoubtedly inspire others to follow.
He certainly was charismatic. 2 billion Christians inspire others to follow.
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@3RU7AL
so how does "objective morality" help me get to heaven ?how does "objective morality" help me make practical decisions ?
Deuteronomy 11:26-28 sums it up like this: "Obey and you will be blessed. Disobey and you will be cursed." In the New Testament, we learn through the example of Jesus Christ that believers are called to a life of obedience.
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Novice_II:Does the mother have the right to decide to remove a human being from her body, even when she was the one that placed them there, in a state where the human being is temporarily dependent on her for its survival?
If you understood conception and procreation you would know the mother does not place a human being in her body. And once in her body the baby is dependent on her for its survival.
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Polytheist _Witch: I don't care what you think I was not talking to you. Just because religion supports marriage doesn't mean marriage is a religious institution, jackass.
Poll shows rise in belief that marriage is a religious institution
A new survey shows an increase in likely U.S. voters who see marriage as a religious institution, with a majority now holding this view.
Rasmussen Reports' Dec. 22 national survey of 1,000 U.S. likely voters found that a majority – 53 percent of respondents – said marriage is a religious institution. This is an increase from 48 percent in October. Another 40 percent saw marriage as a civil institution, down from 45 percent in October.
About 77 percent of respondents said they are married or have been at some point in their lives. This correlated to their views of the institution.
About 57 percent of ever-married respondents said marriage is a religious institution, while the never-married tended to see it as a civil institution.
A large majority of Republicans and a small majority of unaffiliated voters said marriage is a religious institution, while a small majority of Democrats said it is civil in nature. Men and respondents over 40 were more likely to say marriage is religious.
Respondents also gave their views on the relationship between marriage and having children.
About 73 percent of respondents said it is important or very important to be married before having children. Another 25 percent said that marriage is not a precondition for parenthood, an increase from 20 percent in a previous survey.
Ever-married respondents were far more likely to stress the importance of marriage before children than the unmarried, Rasmussen Reports said.
The survey suggests marriage is highly valued in the U.S.
Seventy-nine percent of respondents said marriage is somewhat or very important to society, with 55 percent ranking it very important.
The survey found that 45 percent of respondents opposed "gay marriage," while 42 percent favored it.
In October, the pollster's survey found voters evenly split on the question at 44 percent each. However, the apparent changes are still within the survey's margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
Views about the nature of marriage appear to correlate to views on "gay marriage." About 71 percent of those who said marriage is a religious institution oppose "gay marriage," while 75 percent of those who said it is a civil institution favor marriage redefinition.
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--> @Shila63 out of 190 have banned, yes.So how much, 30%?
Most of the advanced countries have banned corporal punishment of children.
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--> @ShilaLike uncovering whose alt you are.
I don’t know anyone on DebateArt. I am also new to a Religion Forum. But I did find other religion forums over proselytizing and decided to try DebateArt. I haven’t received any feedback so I must be doing ok.
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63 countries, mostly in Europe and Latin America, have banned the practice. School corporal punishment, of students by teachers or school administrators, such as caning or paddling, has been banned in many countries, including Canada, Kenya, South Africa, India, New Zealand and all of Europe.
What country has the highest rate of corporal punishment?
The MENA region has some of the highest levels of corporal punishment in the world. Surveys have found that more than 90 percent of children suffer physical punishment at least once a month in countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, while the lowest rate – 50 percent – was in Qatar
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--> @Polytheist-WitchDo you acknowledge that it is a logical contradiction to state that someone "can and cannot do whatever they want with their body when pregnant." Yes or no, is that a logical contradiction?
The mother can do anything like wear makeup, get a haircut, clip her nails or any other action so long as it does not endanger the unborn child she is carrying. Post #73.
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-> @ShilaThe Queen is dead. Let her Rest In Peace.
That won’t wake up the Queen either.
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--> @ShilaPolytheist ¥Witch: Sales tax has nothing to do with service it has to do with sales. You don't pay sales tax on a massage because there's a service involved you pay sales tax because a product was sold. Fucking idiot.
The purchase of goods for further manufacture or for resale is uniformly exempt from sales tax. Most jurisdictions exempt food sold in grocery stores, prescription medications, and many agricultural supplies. Sales taxes, including those imposed by local governments, are generally administered at the state level.
"Thirteen of the 45 states with a sales tax still impose it on groceries."
State policymakers looking to make their tax codes more equitable should consider eliminating the sales taxes families pay on groceries if they haven’t already done so, or at least reducing these taxes or partially offsetting them through a tax credit.[1] Thirteen of the 45 states with a sales tax still impose it on groceries. (See Figure 1.) Of those, ten offer a lower tax rate for groceries than the general sales tax rate or provide a tax credit to offset some or all of the sales tax on groceries. Only Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota still tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate.
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Polytheist _Witch: Marriage doesn't really have anything to do with religion. I have no idea what a reduction in religion would have to do with marriage
Religion actually supports marriage as an institution. Muslims are allowed 4 wives.
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