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Or you think that people can use expressions containing religious words without those expressions having that specific religious meaning?
Or both?
No, just Norwegian DNA and perhaps some Norwegian-specific tendencies/beliefs from past generations. Then again perhaps nothing beyond DNA. I do think the ability of some to pick up languages so quickly is "in their blood" (DNA).
In believing the notion of "free speech," I'm fine with anyone saying anything they want to say (and believe anything they wish to believe). Of course, I may not agree with them, and I may get miffed and counter their words/beliefs with my own, but that's the cost of free speech. Besides, it provides a bit of entertainment on CD forums at times. And sometimes even some insight or new ways of looking at things. In fact, once in awhile, reading the words and opinions of some posters over the years has really, truly impressed me, even if I haven't always agreed with them.
To help those people long term, make it illegal to rebuild in those areas that have always suffered from wild fires. No different from those building in the flood plain. Instead, people continue to build in the wrong place and lose lives and property.
I agree to a certain extent, but have you noticed in recent years that more and more of the country is being affected by fires, floods, and hurricanes? The "wrong place" is quickly becoming everyplace. I used to be upset that people would build out in the forest, in places that were prone to fire. Now there are fires sweeping though long established cities. Now floods and high rain totals are taking out many areas that were not considered flood prone before, not to mention sea level rising. Climate change coming home to all of us.
No, just Norwegian DNA and perhaps some Norwegian-specific tendencies/beliefs from past generations. Then again perhaps nothing beyond DNA. I do think the ability of some to pick up languages so quickly is "in their blood" (DNA).
In believing the notion of "free speech," I'm fine with anyone saying anything they want to say (and believe anything they wish to believe). Of course, I may not agree with them, and I may get miffed and counter their words/beliefs with my own, but that's the cost of free speech. Besides, it provides a bit of entertainment on CD forums at times. And sometimes even some insight or new ways of looking at things. In fact, once in awhile, reading the words and opinions of some posters over the years has really, truly impressed me, even if I haven't always agreed with them.
What does this gobbledygook have to do with the hypocrisy of you trying to call out atheists for using a reference to a god they don't believe in when you make references to gods you don't believe in?
I think when someone posts with something like "I'm so sorry... my family and I will be praying for yours during this difficult time" nobody says much because it's a thought-out sentiment.
When you see a dozen "Prayers going up! (complete with hands together emoji)" and "Thoughts and prayers!" it pretty much feels lazy.
Like, why not just tap "like" or "heart" or "smiley with tear" because those are just about as thoughtful. If they had a universal symbol for "prayers" I'd be glad to have it added on social media so the lazy people who type "prayers!" could just click one time and move on.
But, offended at a heartfelt sentiment? I rarely see that sort of thing online.
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