Religious freedom allows other books
The letters on July 25 that dealt with swearing on the Bible in court shocked me. G.L. Herbin says the Holy Bible is the only truth and therefore the only book worth swearing on. The Bible is truth to some, but to others it is a book of mythology. Swearing on it is the equivalent of saying, "I promise on this book of lies not to lie."
Herbin also claims that "science has tried to prove it (the Bible) wrong, but … our universe proves it right." Science doesn't try to do anything. Serious scientists try to find answers, and they are open to the truth the universe presents.
Peggy Carter says that if swearing on the Bible was sufficient for her forefathers, it's acceptable for her. Condoning slavery and sexism were also agreeable to her forefathers. Is that good enough for her?
She also says that if "these people" don't want to swear on her book, "Why don't they go back to their own country?" The first immigrants came here for religious freedom. If freedom inspired our ancestors to leave their homelands, then it's our responsibility to stand up to those who would try to take it away.
Deborah Greene
Greensboro
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"Peggy Carter says that swearing on a bible was sufficent for her forefathers,condoning slavery and sexism were also agreeable too".
You know this is a bit of a strech to suggest Peggy Carter condones slavery and sexism because she see no wrong in using the bible in a courtroom.
Debroah,you lose credability with such statments.
Posted on August 1, 2005 3:31 PM
I don't Deborah Greene is saying that Peggy Carter endorses slavery. She is only pointing out the flaw in arguing on the basis of tradition.
Posted on August 1, 2005 4:18 PM
Although I disagree with the writer, I do agree that Christianity has some problems and the Bible needs to be taken out of the courtroom.
Posted on August 1, 2005 4:32 PM
I didn't post the above comment. Who is usin'my handle?
Posted on August 1, 2005 6:46 PM
Ms Greene...It is always disappointing when I hear someone attack God's Word as mythology and as a book of lies.
I know this is an attempt to use liberal school-yard mentality instead of using science to prove your point. I welcome your approach that is other than faith.
Laying all that aside though, you can't run away from the simple truth.
The Bible encourages all people to tell the truth in many ways! Read the 10 Commandments!
The Koran encourages you to lie if it is in your interest! Read the Koran!
Peggy Carter should be commended for her courage to stand up for America.
It is a shame when people who don't know History, try to comment on slavery and sexism. Try the study of Islam.
Still today...It has "no position" on slavery! It still treats women as sex objects only and the personal property of the male!
How do you have a meaningful debate with someone who has lost all credibility in just a few words, and in such a short article?
Any thoughts out there?
Posted on August 2, 2005 10:25 AM
"How do you have a meaningful debate...?" Please tell me this is merely a rhetorical question used to end a post with absolutely no susbtance.
Posted on August 2, 2005 1:04 PM