Why did we segregate people???

[diva360]

Originally Posted by iColt1

Our Mountain Home has a small library but we did a vote so we are getting a huge library right across from our University! it is HUGE! thank you for the link...

A good library is crucial, so I'm happy for you and your classmates. Don't stop asking questions even if some people are grumpy. I love to see young people on these boards trying to figure things out--it means you are thinking and questioning what you've been told. We've left you with a messy world to inherit--no wonder you have questions! Please keep asking them, and PM me if you want any further reading or viewing suggestions about these topics. When I was 18, I felt much the same way. Happy belated 18th, by the way, I hope you had fun!

[diva360]

Originally Posted by iColt1

Yes and i happen to speak before i think...still trying to hold my tongue...i asked my church to recycle and reuse they replied "it's to hard." God did not say it's to hard to answer prayers or make the universe; he made this planet. So in all respect; we should respect our creator. In class i heard students say "i belive in Evolution" i said "i don't belive in it." you know what their response was? "your stupid" it should be "no your stupid to think that science made the universe and we came from a green glob of goo. if evolution WAS correct, Niagra falls would not exist, if we came from monkeys why are monkeys here then? if Evolution was indeed correct, the Grand Canyon would never have existed in our time." knd of silly to believe in nonsense. God made the universe. That WAS the Big Bang Theory.

I don't totally agree with you on this one, but I do agree that it's not a good tactic to call people names. Nothing is really accomplished by doing that. I hope you can find good models of people making arguments. It is possible for people to do that without insulting each other. Maybe it would be helpful to think about how you felt when your classmates called you names. Instead of calling them names back, think about how you could present your views in a way they might understand. I know that is hard--I've been on this planet for about twice as long as you, and it is still hard for me. I just really believe that presenting evidence that goes beyond our personal beliefs and remaining calm even when other people get upset are good things to learn to do. Best of luck to you.