very good points by all. The problem I have with any religion is that each one damn's the others and they leave little room for tolerance. The fundemental basis of all religions is to be a good person and each religion has its own caveats.
I have a had time when specific religions have all these rules, but in reality, if you break them it is ok because you can confess and start over. More often than not, I see religion as a way to gather money from its followers and the focus on God is often lost.
Also, Brently made very good points and it may be lost on those who don;t train BJJ, but it is very relevant. Actually, BJJ now is how martial arts of all kinds were in the past. That's why I have been a guy not affiliated with a particular gym in so long. so I could train where I want. Now I have an instructor who is open minded and I have a bit more liberty than most at my school. For me it makes no difference because if I am told that I am not free to do what I want as a grown man, I am out and off to another gym. I could give a fuck about rank and about their agenda
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