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_sketchy_ Member	4/25/2007 7:41:00 AM MOSCOW (AP) — Russia bid a solemn farewell Wednesday to Boris Yeltsin, its first post-Soviet leader, in a funeral presided over by some two dozen white-robed priests, with a crowd of dignitaries including President Vladimir Putin and two former U.S. leaders in attendance. The elaborate Cathedral of Christ the Savior echoed with priests' chanting and the a capella choir singing the funeral liturgy during the 85-minute ceremony. It was a placid finale for one of the most dramatic and controversial figures of modern political history. Yeltsin was a key engineer of the end of the Soviet Union and led the country into often-chaotic attempts to become pluralistic and thriving after decades of Communist repression and economic deterioration. He was widely admired for valor in opposing the 1990 hard-line coup attempt and for his joie de vivre. But he was widely derided for his heavy drinking and despised for allowing the sell-off of Russia's industrial gems to insiders while millions of his countrymen plunged into poverty. "The whole dramatic history of the 20th century was reflected in the fate of Boris Nikolayevich," a letter from Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II said, using Yeltsin's patronymic. "Being a strong individual, he took upon himself responsibility the fate of the country at a difficult and dangerous time of radical change." The letter was read at the funeral by Metropolitan Yuvenaly, who led the service — televised live on Russia's two main state-run channels and others. The church said Alexy was unable to attend because he was undergoing medical treatment. ... ** USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/n...-25-yeltsin_N.htm?csp=34)

_sketchy_ Member	4/25/2007 7:44:00 AM ... Communist lawmakers meanwhile expressed resentment of Yeltsin's role in bringing an end to the Soviet Union. They refused to stand for a moment of silence called in Yeltsin's memory at the opening of the Wednesday session of the lower house of parliament, news agencies reported. "We will never give honor to the destroyer of fatherland," Communist deputy Viktor Ilyukhin was quoted as saying by the RIA-Novosti news agency .... Oh noes! The atheists are restless....
_sketchy_ Member	4/25/2007 7:46:00 AM ... The Soviet Union was an atheist state, so it seemed fitting Russia's first post-Soviet president was accorded religious rites. Though he made appearances at church services, Yeltsin was not regarded as an overtly pious man, but the Russian Orthodox Church was grateful for his support. "By his strength, he helped the restoration of the proper role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the life of the country and its people," church spokesman Metropolitan Kirill said in a statement. Yeltsin is widely remembered for his bold and principled stand against the 1990 hardline Communist coup attempt against Gorbachev and for launching Russia on the path to political pluralism. "He gave us a choice — not just a choice between cheese and ham, but the possibility to think for ourselves," said mourner Alla Gerber, the head of Russia's Holocaust Foundation. "He took us out of the claws of that terrible regime." Bye bye atheist repression...... and good riddens
_sketchy_ Member	4/25/2007 5:42:00 PM Atheism is just not natural, Russia is proof of this and next on the list is China. Atheism is now getting brutal in China unfortunately....
_sketchy_ Member	4/26/2007 11:39:00 AM The question remains: How did these Russians reject the great, enlightened state atheism is???
_sketchy_ Member	4/26/2007 11:40:00 AM The End of Tibet As China tortures monks and drives Tibetans into poverty, many young activists are renouncing the Dalai Lama and resorting to violence. Is one of the world's most ancient cultures facing extinction? Joshua Kurlantzick The small concrete room smells of urine. In the corner, a young woman lies on a metal cot, moaning softly and vomiting up blood. A former Buddhist nun, she is recovering from an operation on her stomach to fix internal injuries caused by beatings from Chinese guards. Her roommate, Lhundrub Zangmo, speaks in a whispery monotone. Zangmo's head is no longer shaven, and her straight black hair falls over her tight sweater emblazoned with the words The Coolest Boy. But even though she has left the clergy, Zangmo remains deeply religious. She has plastered the walls of the tiny room with photos of Buddhist deities and the Dalai Lama, leader of Tibetan Buddhists .... ** Rolling Stone (http://www.rollingstone.c...3247913/the_end_of_tibet)
_sketchy_ Member	4/26/2007 11:41:00 AM Stupid atheists are going to turn one of the world's most ancient and peaceful religious groups into a radical faction.....
Jason Member	4/26/2007 2:56:00 PM Wow...you're like the poster-boy religious nut.
Jason Member	4/26/2007 3:04:00 PM Is it possible to allow people to think for themselves and to believe in their own chosen systems of belief, or are you inferring that Christianity is the only means by which to view the world? Also, would you have us believe that there really is such a thing as widespread atheism? The funny thing about that term is it explains what something is not rather than what something is. I guess what you're trying to say is that all who don't believe in fantastic tales of a supreme being who rules over us are nothing else but non-believers? That is to say, they simply don't believe in anything, right? I am technically an atheist. That defines what I am not, but says nothing of who or what I am, but regardless ** I don't comprehend how you would draw the conclusion that such a term also associates me with human rights abusers and fascists. It always astounds me that people like you actually exist in the world.
TripodXP Member	4/26/2007 3:56:00 PM Judging by your use of the word i would have to say sketchy, that you dont have a good grasp of what atheist means.
_sketchy_ Member	4/27/2007 10:29:00 AM Is it possible to allow people to think for themselves and to believe in their own chosen systems of belief, or are you inferring that Christianity is the only means by which to view the world? Are you smoking crack? These are news about Buddhism in Tibet being brutally repressed by Chinese atheists. How the fark you conclude Christianity is the only means by which to view the world? Are you suffering from some kind of atheist persecution complex or something? I am technically an atheist. That defines what I am not, but says nothing of who or what I am, but regardless ** I don't comprehend how you would draw the conclusion that such a term also associates me with human rights abusers and fascists. It always astounds me that people like you actually exist in the world. LOL, I thought atheism automatically made you enlightened. You know.... Smarter and kinder than narrow-minded, violent religious people.... Are you saying atheism does not guarantee these attributes??
_sketchy_ Member	4/27/2007 10:33:00 AM Judging by your use of the word i would have to say sketchy, that you dont have a good grasp of what atheist means. Let's get crazy and hear your definition buddy
Lewd_Sid Member	4/27/2007 11:34:00 AM On the contrary! We are coming close to Armageddon! Sinners Repent!!! The wicked shall be cast into everlasting fire!!
Jason Member	4/27/2007 4:30:00 PM It's too easy. Your argument has no weight to it whatsoever. Where did I say not believing my life is governed by a supreme being made me enlightened? The reference to christianity? Your first two posts were about Christianity! Are you saying atheism does not guarantee these attributes?? Atheism does not guarantee any of those attributes... That wasn't even entertaining.
Jason Member	4/27/2007 4:33:00 PM Definition: Atheism http://dictionary.referen...e.com/browse/en%3Aatheism
Huggles Venue Owner	4/27/2007 6:16:00 PM Atheism in itself is a religion The idea that we do not continue on or transfer our consciousness reduces us to numbers, a biological construction no more or no less important than a brick, blade of grass, turd in the bowl.
_sketchy_ Member	4/27/2007 9:00:00 PM Atheism does not guarantee any of those attributes... That wasn't even entertaining Oh you have no idea how entertaining it is to see you post that. Just ask Chaos & StarckTruth Your argument has no weight to it whatsoever. Where did I say not believing my life is governed by a supreme being made me enlightened? The reference to christianity? Your first two posts were about Christianity! Dude, I did post about Buddhism afterwards. Thus making it NOT JUST ABOUT Christianity Please whatever beef you have with Christianity..... Relax
_sketchy_ Member	4/27/2007 9:01:00 PM That's a nice way of summarizing it Huggles...
_sketchy_ Member	4/27/2007 9:01:00 PM Jason, what's wrong buddy? Can't you cut and paste definitions
Jason Member	4/28/2007 8:29:00 PM As a matter of fact, I can. Thanks for asking.... I have no beef against Christianity. I have no beef with anyone's personal beliefs in fact, so long as they don't infringe on others. I do however have a beef with those who can't respect that others may have different beliefs than them. Personally I find that diversity enriching. Anyway, my apologies ** continue about how the atheist infidels are responsible for all the evil in the world.
_sketchy_ Member	4/30/2007 9:08:00 AM Anyway, my apologies continue about how the atheist infidels are responsible for all the evil in the world.** LOL, I'm merely enlightening self-proclaimed enlightened individuals on their folly to assume "their way" of thinking is "the best" compared to others. The lesson seems lost on you though....