john.
Who doesn't believe in "evolution"? Or were you talking about the "theory"?
I myself find it impractical to "believe" in theories.
Nevertheless, it would be nice to hear Rachel's answer to a couple of your questions. I was trying to isolate a few questions for her, but I wasn't sure where to start.Although it seems you are cruelly snide with the "witchcraft."
But I suppose, Rachel, that as far your post of 3/22, are you saying the diplomatic war between Russian and Britain is caused by the attitude of repression evidenced in the disregard for human rights/'freedom of expression' in Britain in the US, as evidenced by treatment toward of citizens as yourself?
If this is your point, then I can begin to reason with that, since the British government, with US backing, has made a huge point over Russia's alleged violations of freedom of expression- particularly in the case of such suspicious deaths of 'political dissidents' like Litvinenko, Politkovskaya, and many others.
So, what are we supposed to make of this argument? If in theory we suppose that both nations are guilty of repressions (without passing judgment in any particular cases), we can still take a measure of the extent of repression on either side.
Intellectual repression is prevalent worldwide, pretty much on the same scale and for the same reasons everywhere. However, the extreme violent and illegal (violating UN laws, Geneva Convention, etc.) means that USA, Cronies, & Co. uses to bulldoze its way around are unprecedented and unmatched worldwide.
As I said elsewhere, the killing of 'dissidents' that the CIA has itself cultivated is also one of their common practices used to further CIA ideological agenda in the target region. The grave dangers of such tactics have become widespread, and a stop must be put to them as quick as possible.
As for your many Biblical references, Rachel, the way you apply them along with your thoughts are very fiery. And most likely this is because of the pain you've experienced. The fact that those writings (of the Biblical writers) have historical value is important to me. As we talk about present issues of repression and human rights, it is proper to compare our reality with similar historical events. Incidentally, many of those verses you quote come from a time when the writers were violently opposed for their (non-violent!) personal persuasion. And today, USA, Cronies, Co. pursues it's atrocious agenda with all religious zeal and fervor.
Harsh verbal criticism or even mockery between official Russia or Britain is not the reason behind Russian-British 'diplomatic' spats. It's that millions of truly innocent lives have already been lost, and billions more are threatened- so this is already a live war indeed.
It's just that USA, Cronies, & Co. won't be able to sit pretty anymore under the guise of being 'world human rights headmistress'. I'm happy to hear anyone pour acid and coals on the CIA's facade.
There are now some very positive signals that both Britain and Russia wish to improve political relations after Mr Medvedevs very welcome interview with the FT Britain has responded by announcing the replacement of the rather smug Mr Brenton as our ambassador, some have reported this as just a normal rotation but for Britain to coincide this with the article in the FT sends a clear positive political message that Britain wants to re-build bridges with Russia.
Stronger friendlier ties between Britain and Russia should be welcomed by all. The only people who will object are extremists and armchair radicals with their own warped agenda. An Agenda that does not benefit Britain or Russia interests.
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