XPost: aus.politics, aus.tv, alt.atheism   
   XPost: aus.religion.christian   
   From: atheist@hotmail.com.au   
      
   On Sat, 07 Dec 2013 14:14:58 +1100, felix_unger    
   wrote:   
      
   >The whole world is presently paying tribute to this man and honoring his   
   >legacy. But I'd like to ask just a few questions..   
   >   
   >   
   >1. Has his importance or significance in world events or on the world   
   >stage been exaggerated or overstated?   
      
   Very much so.   
      
   >2. Is he deserving of the praise and tribute he is receiving? eg: flags   
   >at half mast, massive media coverage, documentaries, etc.,   
      
   No.   
      
   >3. Are we being or have we been manipulated by the media and vested   
   >interests because events are being misrepresented and facts ignored or   
   >distorted?   
      
   Yes.   
      
   >4. What nations (if any) are not joining in the worldwide tributes and why?   
      
   South Africa?   
      
   >a link of relevance: www.thetruthaboutsouthafrica.com   
   >   
   >   
   >(cries of 'racist' in an attempt to stifle discussion will be ignored)   
   >   
   >--   
   >rgds,   
   >   
   >Pete   
      
   =====================   
   Deuteronomy 23:2 says   
    A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD;   
   even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the   
   congregation of the LORD.   
      
   So how did Jesus get back there?   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)