Just curious what Offtopic has to say about this, because I've seen arguments fighting for both sides.
Also, if you post and make claims of what a religion says/teaches, please give verse references so others can read said verses as well.
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While I put Christianity, I have to say this: religion is a very binding thing that in it's most pure form will always contradict itself and put itself in conflict with other ideas. I am VERY loose when it comes to my beliefs. I have only a few core ideas: One is some God/thing of great power of sorts created everything at some point in time. The other is you can believe whatever the hell you want, just don't force it on me. If we just mind our own business, nothing bad should happen. I'm only gonna do anything if you try something first. That's about it. Just keep your beliefs to yourself, I'll do the same, and everything should go along smoothly.