I was taught that you never discuss religion and politics. Why is that? It just does not make any sense unless you are trying to avoid arguments or intelligent discussions. Somebody must be talking about religion and politics because there’s a lot of both of them going on.
People do get emotional when either of them is brought up. Is it because they don’t know enough about either one or even know why they believe what they think they believe?
What would happen if more people talked about these "taboo" subjects? Some might be persuaded to change their beliefs. Others might just take the standard position, "I’ve been a Republican or a Baptist all my life - without any understanding as why.
It just seems to me that the key to understanding lies in a calm rational exchange of ideas.
I suppose we will have to just talk about sex. That’s what they do on TV.
There seems to be a lot of different opinions on that subject too.
PMO
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