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**hs6KnlcW** · 06-24-2011, 09:09 PM

As a former believer, I disagree. You say those who no longer believe in a mythical power try to pigeon hole yet isn't that what you're doing here?

Religion has nothing to offer humanity, save a way to be slaves to something that doesn't exist

That's not the whole story though, is it? Like any organised movement, religion is subject to the vagaries of corruption. We can include political movements also, which have also demanded wilful sacrifice and subsequent loss of life. Both World Wars commenced without religion to spur them on, so your examples are spurious. Which conflicts were ignited by religion in more recent times?

Also, like it or not, religion has traditionally served as a moral bedrock in society, and often in the face of persecution for as much. Religions also tend to express such worthy sentiments as service, compassion and forgiveness.

Your all-too handy negative slant on religion is so much egotism, and deliberate misinterpretation.

06-24-2011, 09:09 PM	#33
hs6KnlcW Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	As a former believer, I disagree. You say those who no longer believe in a mythical power try to pigeon hole yet isn't that what you're doing here? Religion has nothing to offer humanity, save a way to be slaves to something that doesn't exist That's not the whole story though, is it? Like any organised movement, religion is subject to the vagaries of corruption. We can include political movements also, which have also demanded wilful sacrifice and subsequent loss of life. Both World Wars commenced without religion to spur them on, so your examples are spurious. Which conflicts were ignited by religion in more recent times? Also, like it or not, religion has traditionally served as a moral bedrock in society, and often in the face of persecution for as much. Religions also tend to express such worthy sentiments as service, compassion and forgiveness. Your all-too handy negative slant on religion is so much egotism, and deliberate misinterpretation.
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