Being too Religious

Religion has existed for centuries now and is reason why in Britain we have the laws that we do. A good example would be in Catholics’ use of the 10 commandments in the Bible which several things on of which are......
"Thou shall not still, Thou shall not harm thou neighbor”
Theft is against the law even today and so are crimes of physical abuse. Religion is therefore a good form of social cohesion and unity. If you understand religion in this way it will be to be a positive aspect of your life. However have you ever encountered an individual preaching in a public place about how we are all sinners and that we all need to seek the Lord’s guidance so that we can be saved. I'm sure at least once in your life time you have come across those people who feel that there religion is superior to others and if not are people out there who believe that this is so.

Some religions such as Judaism does not permit the integration of people from other

religions because they believe that it is unessescary to mix with people who don't live their life the way they do because it may lead to temtation.

Do think that this type of separation of faiths is expectable or just misunderstood?
Consider religious groups such as the Jehovah Witnesses who will go to areas and knock on people’s doors telling them that their way of life is unsanctified and they need to change the error of their ways.

Do these types of method of religious fellowship promote unity, well to some extent but the point is the method used by these good are intimidating or isolating. So from this perspective religion is a form of social control. People have boundaries and limitations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/beliefs/

Religion used to be an integrative force today in 2007 we see it separating society. An example of this would the case of Muslim veiling. People now fear what they can’t see. In this case a face. The veil has been accused of adding terrorism. The media aid society’s ignorance of religions and produce a distorted view of the truth. Religion should not be a matter of prefrence but a matter of understanding and exceptance of others.

Please note that the image above dose not relect my views but that of some ignorant individual. It is just an example of religious discrimination.

Please visit this site i find it very settling to read and relates to the topic of religion.

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/luther/luther-faith.txt

It's just a little White Lie!

Why is that people are so casual about lying?
Lying is something we tend to do unconsciously that is one of the reasons why we do it so often.
An example of this would be when your boss asks you why you are late. Your response tends to be it was the traffic, car problems, lost your keys etc. The common excuse for being late but nether the less these are still lies.
You may ask so why is this such a bad thing?
My response would be that lying in any form or for any reason is bad because you are deceiving the person that you tell the lie to. I will also put it to that lying only makes the issue lied about worst because you have to keep lying in order to make the original lie believable. For some people lying is a bad habit 'compulsive liars'. These are individuals who just can't help but lie it is just something they do. These types of people may lie for pity or praise and even just to entertain people when they have nothing interesting to say.
I personally hate people who lie i have lied before but I make a conscious effort not to. So for all you liars out there grow up and get responsible for your actions.

Gambling ' A mugs game'

Fruit machines, the horses, lottery, casinos and scratch cards. These are all forms of betting.
What ever the odds the person involved is more than likely going to loose a lot more than they win. What is the point in wasting your time and money on the possibility of wining millions?

Racism

Racial hatred is when people from one race discriminate against those of another.
Why is this?
I believe that racial hatred comes from a lack of knowledge and understanding of different races.

Education is fundamental in developing a better understanding of multiculturalism and acceptance of other races. We need to look only at the people as an individual rather than the colour of their skin. I personally don't find it expectable for anyone to mistreat people because of their racial background.
We are all people with individual qualities and appearances.

When i was in primary school i experienced racial hatred from several white boys in my class.

I was very mature about the situation dispite the vulgar names that they refered to me as because my mum had taught me the saying

"sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"

I am very proud of my colour and and appreshiate others.

I think that racsim is just to do with ignorance.

http://www.adl.org/hate-patrol/njs/racism.html
http://www.gnb.ca/hrc-cdp/e/sayno.htm#racism and refer to

http://www.gnb.ca/hrc-cdp/e/sayno.htm#stop

Protesting/ demonstration

Public speaking about issue which has not been adressed by the government. This type of actions tends get alot of negative attention.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6627919.stm

Modern art/Graffiti

Street art is a form of expression. It is usually done to express feeling about political issue, the loss of a love one, racial awareness, ethical issue and war.
Graffiti is the common term for spray painted work in the public domain. Popular locations for art work are train stations, estates, markets and underpasses. These types of locations are preferred because it has a larger audience and will receive the response that the artist wants.
Graffiti is seen as a bad thing because it defaces public property. Youth culture is also a reason why graffiti is not appreciated as many young people use the method to promote gang culture and distasteful squiggles on buses and shop fronts, this vandalism and not art!

prostitution

What is Prostitution?

Prostitution is offering your body in exchange for money. This act can occur either within a property or on the street to attract punters (male buyers). This act is commonly associated with women of all ages and even as young as 12 years old in some cases.

Prostitution can be an exploitative line of work as many women tend to rely on 'PIMPS' to look after them and protect them against violent punters. Prostitution tends to attract women who are vulnerable due to extreme drug addictions, poverty and homelessness.
Many Prostitutes don't enjoy their jobs but feel that there is no alternative method for them to earn money quickly. Prostitution is often the last result in many cases.

Why is it such a big issue in society?
Prostitution is part of the 'sex industry' and it feeds crime like burglary, shop lifting and drug dealing. Prostitutes will dominate a small area so that they have a regular amount of punters. Prostitutes are prone to sexual transmitted diseases because they often will not go to the clinic to get seen for fear of judgment but in doing this they increase the health risks for the punters and themselves. Diseases such as Gonorrhea, Syphilis and HIV/AID are a higher risk to prostitutes because the have multiple partners and may use un-sterilized needles for drugs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A434701
http://www.avert.org/stds.htm

The common assumption is that the sex industry is dominated by female worker; well male prostitution is just as common as female prostitution. Men are seen to be less vulnerable but it is much harder for men to get work because not many females will look for men on the street they would prefer Brothels or Escorts because it is seen as more classy. Some men will settle for same sex work because they need the money.

The government has mentioned legalizing Prostitution so that women will feel safer in a controlled area or location under supervision. This would hopefully reduce the crime as well because the women would be paid correctly.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/sex_work_male.html
Should Prostitution be legalized?