of course u would, fundieOriginally posted by: jhayx7
I would replace #4 with Lack of concern for environment.
of course u would, fundieOriginally posted by: jhayx7
I would replace #4 with Lack of concern for environment.
Originally posted by: Doboji
I say
1(tied) Education
1(tied) the erosion of liberty
2 Terrorism
3 Religious Fundamentalism
4 Rising cost of Healthcare
AHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAOriginally posted by: Abel007
The main issue is LACK of religion and religious structure, as well as religion itself. On one hand we have the non-religious people who have no sound structure and believe in only themselves. Instead of congregating and socializing to reach some goal of morals and overall drive to centralize and become a group of people who could make a difference they would rather go about their lives alone or with one or two others and bash the ones who try to better themselves and the people around them.
On the other hand, we have religion. The major issue with religion is not the question of "Is there a God?" but about the morals people have set for their specific religion, then picking/choosing from this list to fit their needs. If a non-religious person sees the selfishness of a congregation then what draw would they have to join them if they can create their own morals from scratch to meet their personal needs? Religion needs structure and by selfishness alone the stones set in place many, many years ago begin to crumble.
With that being said, the main reason our country has as many problems as we do is simply morals. We are not a very united country as we would love others to believe. We stand alone most of the time in our own cliques and shun those who wish to join. Now it is easy to bash "religious fanatics" and "those who believe in God" but the fact is we need these people more than we ever have before. Not for God or for a "higher being" but for the moral fabric that seems to have ripped into oblivion.
You really think that's one of the top 5 problems in the country? Why? I'm not ridiculing your choice, just curious.Originally posted by: saymyname
1. Education
2. Cost of living
3. Prostitution is illegal
4. Politics
5. Environmentalism/Alternative Energy
Originally posted by: tfinch2
AHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAOriginally posted by: Abel007
The main issue is LACK of religion and religious structure, as well as religion itself. On one hand we have the non-religious people who have no sound structure and believe in only themselves. Instead of congregating and socializing to reach some goal of morals and overall drive to centralize and become a group of people who could make a difference they would rather go about their lives alone or with one or two others and bash the ones who try to better themselves and the people around them.
On the other hand, we have religion. The major issue with religion is not the question of "Is there a God?" but about the morals people have set for their specific religion, then picking/choosing from this list to fit their needs. If a non-religious person sees the selfishness of a congregation then what draw would they have to join them if they can create their own morals from scratch to meet their personal needs? Religion needs structure and by selfishness alone the stones set in place many, many years ago begin to crumble.
With that being said, the main reason our country has as many problems as we do is simply morals. We are not a very united country as we would love others to believe. We stand alone most of the time in our own cliques and shun those who wish to join. Now it is easy to bash "religious fanatics" and "those who believe in God" but the fact is we need these people more than we ever have before. Not for God or for a "higher being" but for the moral fabric that seems to have ripped into oblivion.
AHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
:roll: Seriously, come on...
I think the point of the country was to move away from a one church system. Going back to that seems to be taking a step backwards. In all essence a problem would be the recombining of the church and the state.Originally posted by: Abel007
Originally posted by: tfinch2
AHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAOriginally posted by: Abel007
The main issue is LACK of religion and religious structure, as well as religion itself. On one hand we have the non-religious people who have no sound structure and believe in only themselves. Instead of congregating and socializing to reach some goal of morals and overall drive to centralize and become a group of people who could make a difference they would rather go about their lives alone or with one or two others and bash the ones who try to better themselves and the people around them.
On the other hand, we have religion. The major issue with religion is not the question of "Is there a God?" but about the morals people have set for their specific religion, then picking/choosing from this list to fit their needs. If a non-religious person sees the selfishness of a congregation then what draw would they have to join them if they can create their own morals from scratch to meet their personal needs? Religion needs structure and by selfishness alone the stones set in place many, many years ago begin to crumble.
With that being said, the main reason our country has as many problems as we do is simply morals. We are not a very united country as we would love others to believe. We stand alone most of the time in our own cliques and shun those who wish to join. Now it is easy to bash "religious fanatics" and "those who believe in God" but the fact is we need these people more than we ever have before. Not for God or for a "higher being" but for the moral fabric that seems to have ripped into oblivion.
AHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
:roll: Seriously, come on...
Not really a suprise response coming from you. You would fit into my first paragraph. You put down other people's ideas and beliefs to make yourself feel like a better person or seem more intelligent.
And what exactly does that have to do with this thread...?Originally posted by: siameseplease
we had a hardee's...then someone got stabbed there.
BINGO!!!Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
I would say rather than terroism being the problem, it's the fear of it. And erosion of liberty is tied into religious fundamentalism and the fear of terrorism.
Edit:
#1: Lack of personal responsibility.
#2: Eroding liberties due to various casues
#3: Lack of the importance of family
#4: Lack of the importance of education in key areas
#5: Lack of assuming risk for one's actions.
nice listOriginally posted by: CalvinHobbes
1. Our Govt (or corruption of it)
2. Corporate Corruption
3. Police/Fire/Teachers being underpaid and Athletes and Actors being overpaid
4. Not taking care (properly) of those who need help in this country
5. Parenting and family issues
hehe seriously... that's what i saidOriginally posted by: tfinch2
AHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAOriginally posted by: Abel007
The main issue is LACK of religion and religious structure, as well as religion itself. On one hand we have the non-religious people who have no sound structure and believe in only themselves. Instead of congregating and socializing to reach some goal of morals and overall drive to centralize and become a group of people who could make a difference they would rather go about their lives alone or with one or two others and bash the ones who try to better themselves and the people around them.
On the other hand, we have religion. The major issue with religion is not the question of "Is there a God?" but about the morals people have set for their specific religion, then picking/choosing from this list to fit their needs. If a non-religious person sees the selfishness of a congregation then what draw would they have to join them if they can create their own morals from scratch to meet their personal needs? Religion needs structure and by selfishness alone the stones set in place many, many years ago begin to crumble.
With that being said, the main reason our country has as many problems as we do is simply morals. We are not a very united country as we would love others to believe. We stand alone most of the time in our own cliques and shun those who wish to join. Now it is easy to bash "religious fanatics" and "those who believe in God" but the fact is we need these people more than we ever have before. Not for God or for a "higher being" but for the moral fabric that seems to have ripped into oblivion.
AHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
:roll: Seriously, come on...
haha :thumbsup:Originally posted by: WiseOldDude
#1 Bush
#2 Cheney
#3 Rumsfield
#4 C. Rice
#5 The rest of the cast of Bush/Cheney Stooges