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So apparently in Texas, it is a crime to carry a concealed weapon on any premises that sells alcohol. And if a store owner marks a location as gun free then it is considered a gun free zone and someone who carries anyway is subject to possible charges. Apparently there are attempts to fight...

Here all gun free zones list it as a crime to carry a weapon on the premises. But I think we have something in state law allowing such treatment. Which is weird because my state is the biggest group of pro gun people out there. I'll look into it, but seeing as I haven't applied for a license to...

Actually Satanism is rather large. They have hundreds of thousands of followers, and that is just the openly Satanist members of various Satanic Churches. They are also recognized as a valid religion by our government. Same as Wiccans, Asatru, and other various Pagan groups who are also rather...

Good to know. I disagree with gun free zones anyway, if you have a permit for concealed carry then you should be able to carry period. Even still it seems like use of deadly force without justification at the moment, so that's besides the point.

Sorry for sounding argumentative on this, but I fail to see how a religious organization representing their members in that state would be wrong or saying they have no right. While it is ok for Christian churches doing the same is ok. A little hypocritical there my friend.

Not much to debate here really. Even if the guy had physically attacked this old man, self defense isn't usable since it was a gun free zone and he had a gun, which he then used. Old man is in deep trouble, and should have known better considering his background. It is a horrible event. I feel...

Disagree all you want, they have as much interest in this as the Vatican does putting pressure on various issues in the world on behalf of Catholics. You can disagree all you want, but your opinion is wrong.

Actually there have been cases of bodily harm and murder for being non Christian. Which is interesting since it is against preached Christian values to do so. And there are cases of police harrassment against non Christians, and legal harrassment in general. It is not as bad as some countries...

Because being openly non Christian, ESPECIALLY Satanist can be bad for one's health and financial well being. By asking for representation from their temple, they bring it to the attention of the Satanist community and don't risk being put in the newspapers personally, leading to harrassment...

The temple in New York represents Satanists from their central power structure much like the Vatican represents Catholic interests worldwide. Just because the Temple is in New York means nothing. And before you say anything about number of Satanists, there are more of them than you think I would...

Actually the 3rd and lesser known sect has gained in the Satanist power structure. Worshiping pre Christian concepts reguarded as "Satan" and very theistic and occult in nature. But you have a point. I wonder which sect we're talking about. Considering I believe they said New York Temple and not...

On that note, Pagan ethics and practices were the foundation of early monotheism including Judaism. Therefor if you want to be technical about it the codes of ethics passed down in these practices are important as foundations of law as well. Should we go fighting to get these codes of conduct...

Hahaha but their point, AND mine is that the signifigance of the Ten is miniscule if not speculative. Only 3 of those rules were made law, and they are in no means unique to that document. In fact most of the other commandments are directly contradicted in our laws. It is like saying...

Perhaps, but I believe the Ten Commandments being the whole basis of our law to be severely overplayed as well. As I said, our Constitution gives us the freedom to practice our religion as we see fit, if at all. The Ten commandments however say that is a no no. And the other parts such as don't...

And once again, not all of the founding fathers were even religious at all. Many were atheist or Deist. So while the Ten Commandments could have had an influence on our law, I doubt the validity of an argument that it was the whole basis. I seem to remember the Constitution giving freedom of...

Indeed, which is in itself something I have an issue with.

Which is a highly debated and argued point. One that not everyone agrees on. And considering the government, including justices in the USSC are predominantly Christian, it doesn't surprise me that it is explained away in a BS way like it has been and likely will continue to be. But covering up...

And as I said, the courts are wrong on that. The fact that it includes "Though shalt have no Gods before me." Makes it religious in nature. Just because a court ruling is set forth doesn't make it fact. How many court decisions in the past are unthinkable today based on even moral grounds. My...

The display of the ten commandments is indeed religious in nature. They didn't erect a monument simply stating do not steal or kill, etc. The statement of laws would be one thing. However, I doubt one could explain it away as laws since it is not against the law to worship a God other than the...

Unfortunately for them, it will be a lengthy process where their final decision will be to allow the proposed monument or to tear down theirs. I remember a similar case years back, where a group of atheists fought to erect a monument to the flying spaghetti monster right next to a monument of...

Another good point actually. While I feel that victims of ANY violent crime should be treated fairly, the accused should be as well. Innocent until PROVEN guilty is no longer true in many cases. I just think compassion, and honest investigation is needed. Do people lie about being raped? Sure, I...

As for "The Business" I am a certified nurse aid who has worked in the medical field for a while and I'm going to school for psychology. I am also very involved with support groups and help in my community as much as possible.

My wife is a survivor of rape, I have 2 friends that were raped at parties in college, I have a male friend that was drugged by a woman and raped while incapable of fighting back. She actually cut him several times and was very violent. He didn't report it despite being urged to by several...

People feel more justified in their hate of others when they can somehow turn themselves into the poor beaten down victims. It's not surprising that the outspoken conservatives claim to be attacked for their faith and turn something as innocent as a non denominational holiday greeting into a...

Once again I make the comment "Welcome to America, the nation of people brainwashed by TV." Most people allow others to think for them, and this isn't what people want to focus on. Rape is a HUGE issue, and it is ignored. Especially because people just don't think it affects them, especially in...

How is it false? There are groups fighting in the Middle East for equality of women, people are rising up with the help of our troops and using their voices to oppose oppressive regimes. There are advocacy groups calling attention to it all the time. We have news on this constantly. But we are...

Study your history. Many of the founding fathers were Atheist and Deist. That whole pesky seperation of church and state thing. The Middle eastern countries.were based on Islamic principals as well. But we're sure trying to change that due to crimes against human rights aren't we. Countries...

Islam is attacked all the time for attacks on women, homosexuals, other religions, etc. In America, however, the biggest thing that we deal with is outspoken Christians using the bible to try and influence our laws to discriminate against people that they don't agree with. I oppose this...

Actually Abomination meant against cultural tradition. The laws come from Jewish law, and came from a time where people had to bolster their numbers with several children. Also the original Hebrew didn't refer to Witch as the word is used now. It meant someone who used "magic" to harm or kill...

When I was young, I used to kick trees. I admit that it was because of watching Kickboxer and thinking it would be awesome to do that. ( keep in mind I was like 9 or 10 at the time. ) I started doing Muay Thai with my cousin, and kicking trees in my backyard in my private time. It hurt... A...