crispy
Can't get enough of FH
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2004
- Messages
- 2,706
My point is that both democracy and religion are individually responsible for different wars, although neither should be. I would like to get rid of democracy also, but there seems to be no viable alternative. However, there is a viable alternative to religion. No religion. We dont need it! You argue that we should keep religion as something else will just take its place. You might be right, but then we can at least hope for something that doesnt bring war, terror and persecution of other beliefs...No you are the one using war as a reason for religion to be removed, not me
I just showed up the folly in your argument by using democracy as an example, if you want to take that approach to one thing why not with everything else?
After all if you want to ignore the benefits of religion you should equally ignore the benefits of a democracy
You can only argue this if you say that if we remove religion something just as bad will take its place... You realize that much terror in this world is due to religious beliefs correct? Would we be in Afghanistan if it was not for ultimately religious reasons? Would it be easier to find a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict if they didnt have to worry about religious reasons also (Jerusalem is a very popular city for example). How about northern Ireland? Ethnic cleanings would have one less factor to select people by.Neither, it would be the same as it is now
Probably less, but who's to say
Would there be less understanding, empathy and charity for those less fortunate? Absolutely (red cross, islamic relief etc etc...)
What the hell? Do you think human compassion disappears with religion? I beg to differ. I feel VERY compassionate, but I am not religious. How is that? And please show me HOW understanding and empathy is helped by religion? If anything it inhibits it.
Im going out now, laters.