yes! yes we are quite happy to go around offing those who disagree, get in our way, or just look different. i only say that much of it is done in the name of religion, the same religions that advocate peace and love and tolerance.

"I don’t recall making such a connection, or any preclusion."

nope, i did as a couterpoint when you said that the people's beliefs are reflected in the candidates they put in office.

i only pointed out those ancient laws to illustrate that way before christianity, there were laws that dealt with crime...mdern civilization does not apply the laws we spoke of because they are set forth in the bible (specifically exodus, as you mentioned) or any other religious text, we do so because they have been, and always will be, a means of contolling a human's baser nature that we both have agreed exists.


on a personal note, let me add that i am sorry your week was tainted by something unpleasant.

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