In Afghanistan, a former Muslim was arrested after his family accused him of converting to Christianity. The man confessed to converting 16 years ago while working as a medical aid worker for an International Christian group. If convicted, he may face the death penalty. The judge in the case said that, while they are not against any particular religion of the world, this was against Afghanistan law and was considered an attack on Islam. The prosecutor offered to drop the charges if the man converted back to Islam. When the offer was refused, he said, "We are Muslims and becoming a Christian is against our laws. He must get the death penalty."
Be very grateful to the soldiers who are risking their lives so this sort of thing doesn't happen to us.
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I think those t-shirts with the warning "Don't Snitch" on it are sending a bad message to our kids. This sort of attitude is exactly why so much criminal activity goes unpunished. Who would want to encourage such a thing? unless it's the criminals.
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Where are the consciences of the creators of graphic, violent video games and movies? An entire generation is now desensitized to pain, suffering, and murder at the hands of thugs or so-called enemies. Who would want this to happen? Who would consider this entertainment? except the devil's operatives. In my opinion, anyone who would promote such violence has no consideration for the effects it has on society.
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Faith in God is becoming overshadowed by greed. Anyone with solid beliefs in their respective religions would not become involved in harmful pursuits such as those listed above. If more people stood by religious doctrines that do not encourage violence or criminal activity, it stands to reason that our world would be more tolerant and much safer. It would be so because people would be more concerned with the well-being of each other than in making a buck or maintaining power at any expense.
As I've said before, Satan is alive and thriving in our own back yards, and his army is growing exponentially by the lure of money and power. How else can we explain the infusion of drugs, gangs, violence, crime, and death that we are experiencing nowadays? Why try to do good works when it's so much more profitable to do otherwise?
I expect there is Standing Room Only in the canyons of hell. For me, I prefer to earn my spot on the back row next to the potted palm tree in the garden of heaven.
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You are so right about those awful video games! I have 7 year olds who tell me about the games they play and it makes me wonder what their parents are thinking! What happened to riding a bike outside?
I often wonder about the way I view society and all of the external influences my children will have to contend with. I see alot of comments about video games and t-shirts among other things and I think about ways to combat those influences.
Unfortunately, the honest answer is not to attack video game makers or other idol time creators, but to fault ourselves and our leniency in developing the moral values of our children.
I go to church regulary and have become to realize that my children are not being taught about values, but are being raised to support the church. They play videos about "miracle spring water" that will bless them with money ( while taking theirs on a scam )and teach them that there is always an easy way out...a miracle?
They ask for more money to support legislation to fight gambling, prostitution, abortion, etc., but what does that do for the moral values of our children. Teach them that they can buy their way out of problems? That other people will do the work for them?
Forget the laws about video games and such and remember that it is thru example and consistent positive teaching and reenforcement that we will be able continue to further our values and goals and pass them on to our children.
It is not enough to work hard and live a good life, you must show your kids how to do that daily.
So, the next time you hear someone complaining about negative influences and how they are corrupting their kids...remind them of the responsibility that they have to change things within their family and community.
I wish the parents, etc. of the video game creators had done a better job of instilling moral values in THEIR kids. I agree with you that teaching our own children is the foremost way to combat this problem. I still maintain, however, that these people have no conscience.
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