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Re: If Christian IDIOTS replaced the *word* "God" with *ET* they'd be a lot closer to "a" reality... |
Monotheism & Violence
Terror in the Name of God
Perceived Rates of Violence Associated with Religion
Basically, monotheists cannot agree on whose God is God and that issue
is worth fighting over. Monotheism, in practice, is all about power in
this world, not salvation in the next.
Terror in the Name of God by Jessica Stern is a must read by anyone who
cares about the future of humanity. Any scholar of terrorism will find
new information in this Ms. Stern's readable and engaging book. She
obtained most of her data directly from the terrorists themselves. Ms.
Stern provides deep insights into why Judaism, Christianity and Islam
spawn so much violence. Ms Stern is not an armchair pundit; she
traveled extensively to interview terrorists herself. By her own
admission, she became a new person from the experience. Her findings
are at once sobering, persuasive of the problem and encouraging -- with
understanding of a problem can come control. Some excerpts follow:
http://www.roadtopeace.org/research.php?itemid=389&catid=16
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends, have
been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made
them the most bloody religion that ever existed.
-John Adams, U.S. President
Religion? Just say "NO".
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is.
-Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright
Let us prey.
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09 Apr 2006 04:35:24 AM |
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On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 02:22:19 -0700, Raymond wrote
Monotheism & Violence
Terror in the Name of God
Perceived Rates of Violence Associated with Religion
Basically, monotheists cannot agree on whose God is God and that issue
is worth fighting over. Monotheism, in practice, is all about power in
this world, not salvation in the next.
Terror in the Name of God by Jessica Stern is a must read by anyone who
cares about the future of humanity. Any scholar of terrorism will find
new information in this Ms. Stern's readable and engaging book. She
obtained most of her data directly from the terrorists themselves. Ms.
Stern provides deep insights into why Judaism, Christianity and Islam
spawn so much violence. Ms Stern is not an armchair pundit; she
traveled extensively to interview terrorists herself. By her own
admission, she became a new person from the experience. Her findings
are at once sobering, persuasive of the problem and encouraging -- with
understanding of a problem can come control. Some excerpts follow:
http://www.roadtopeace.org/research.php?itemid=389&catid=16
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends, have
been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made
them the most bloody religion that ever existed.
-John Adams, U.S. President
Religion? Just say "NO".
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is.
-Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright
Let us prey.
lmao... Didn't that come off a Dumbya & Dumber 2004 campaign button?
--
Catholicism is nothing more than a happy-gay *fairy tail* connected
to a *queer monster* known as Theocracy...
Re: If Christian IDIOTS replaced the *word* "God" with *ET* they'd be a lot
closer to "a" reality...
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09 Apr 2006 02:43:32 PM |
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"IDphreak Out" <spockdust@nasa.org> wrote in message
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On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 02:22:19 -0700, Raymond wrote
Monotheism & Violence
Terror in the Name of God
Perceived Rates of Violence Associated with Religion
Basically, monotheists cannot agree on whose God is God and that issue
is worth fighting over. Monotheism, in practice, is all about power in
this world, not salvation in the next.
Terror in the Name of God by Jessica Stern is a must read by anyone who
cares about the future of humanity. Any scholar of terrorism will find
new information in this Ms. Stern's readable and engaging book. She
obtained most of her data directly from the terrorists themselves. Ms.
Stern provides deep insights into why Judaism, Christianity and Islam
spawn so much violence. Ms Stern is not an armchair pundit; she
traveled extensively to interview terrorists herself. By her own
admission, she became a new person from the experience. Her findings
are at once sobering, persuasive of the problem and encouraging -- with
understanding of a problem can come control. Some excerpts follow:
http://www.roadtopeace.org/research.php?itemid=389&catid=16
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends, have
been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made
them the most bloody religion that ever existed.
-John Adams, U.S. President
Religion? Just say "NO".
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is.
-Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright
Let us prey.
lmao... Didn't that come off a Dumbya & Dumber 2004 campaign button?
--
Catholicism is nothing more than a happy-gay *fairy tail* connected
to a *queer monster* known as Theocracy...
Re: If Christian IDIOTS replaced the *word* "God" with *ET* they'd be a lot
closer to "a" reality...
The more "sane" religions of the world all share a
"God" of love and compassion.
The "god" of Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share
a deity of hatred, vengeance, and murder.
Is their violent nature not surprising?
The "god" of scientology is one of greed and personal
power. They are hated by the modern-day Christians
for the competition.
I concede that Jesus taught his "God" was one of love
and compassion, but modern-day Christians simply pay
lip-service to that idea-- after all, one cannot have riches
and political power with that "Christ" nonsense getting
in the way.
~S
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10 Apr 2006 05:23:03 AM |
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On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 12:43:32 -0700, Sid wrote
"IDphreak Out" <spockdust@nasa.org> wrote in message
On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 02:22:19 -0700, Raymond wrote
Monotheism & Violence
Terror in the Name of God
Perceived Rates of Violence Associated with Religion
Basically, monotheists cannot agree on whose God is God and that issue
is worth fighting over. Monotheism, in practice, is all about power in
this world, not salvation in the next.
Terror in the Name of God by Jessica Stern is a must read by anyone who
cares about the future of humanity. Any scholar of terrorism will find
new information in this Ms. Stern's readable and engaging book. She
obtained most of her data directly from the terrorists themselves. Ms.
Stern provides deep insights into why Judaism, Christianity and Islam
spawn so much violence. Ms Stern is not an armchair pundit; she
traveled extensively to interview terrorists herself. By her own
admission, she became a new person from the experience. Her findings
are at once sobering, persuasive of the problem and encouraging -- with
understanding of a problem can come control. Some excerpts follow:
http://www.roadtopeace.org/research.php?itemid=389&catid=16
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends, have
been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made
them the most bloody religion that ever existed.
-John Adams, U.S. President
Religion? Just say "NO".
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is.
-Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright
Let us prey.
lmao... Didn't that come off a Dumbya & Dumber 2004 campaign button?
--
Catholicism is nothing more than a happy-gay *fairy tail* connected
to a *queer monster* known as Theocracy...
Re: If Christian IDIOTS replaced the *word* "God" with *ET* they'd be a lot
closer to "a" reality...
The more "sane" religions of the world all share a
"God" of love and compassion.
"Sane religion"? - ROTFLMM-FAO, sorry bud, clearly you've clearly got an
oxymoron there pal...
The "god" of Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share
a deity of hatred, vengeance, and murder.
Is their violent nature not surprising?
The "god" of scientology is one of greed and personal
power. They are hated by the modern-day Christians
for the competition.
I concede that Jesus taught his "God"
was one of love
and compassion, but modern-day Christians simply pay
lip-service to that idea-- after all, one cannot have riches
and political power with that "Christ" nonsense getting
in the way.
S
--
Catholicism is nothing more than a happy-gay *fairy tail* connected
to a *queer monster* known as Theocracy...
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| User: "Sid" |
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10 Apr 2006 12:14:16 PM |
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"IDphreak Out" <spockdust@nasa.org> wrote in message
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On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 12:43:32 -0700, Sid wrote
"IDphreak Out" <spockdust@nasa.org> wrote in message
On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 02:22:19 -0700, Raymond wrote
Monotheism & Violence
Terror in the Name of God
Perceived Rates of Violence Associated with Religion
Basically, monotheists cannot agree on whose God is God and that issue
is worth fighting over. Monotheism, in practice, is all about power in
this world, not salvation in the next.
Terror in the Name of God by Jessica Stern is a must read by anyone who
cares about the future of humanity. Any scholar of terrorism will find
new information in this Ms. Stern's readable and engaging book. She
obtained most of her data directly from the terrorists themselves. Ms.
Stern provides deep insights into why Judaism, Christianity and Islam
spawn so much violence. Ms Stern is not an armchair pundit; she
traveled extensively to interview terrorists herself. By her own
admission, she became a new person from the experience. Her findings
are at once sobering, persuasive of the problem and encouraging -- with
understanding of a problem can come control. Some excerpts follow:
http://www.roadtopeace.org/research.php?itemid=389&catid=16
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends, have
been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made
them the most bloody religion that ever existed.
-John Adams, U.S. President
Religion? Just say "NO".
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is.
-Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright
Let us prey.
lmao... Didn't that come off a Dumbya & Dumber 2004 campaign button?
--
Catholicism is nothing more than a happy-gay *fairy tail* connected
to a *queer monster* known as Theocracy...
Re: If Christian IDIOTS replaced the *word* "God" with *ET* they'd be a lot
closer to "a" reality...
The more "sane" religions of the world all share a
"God" of love and compassion.
"Sane religion"? - ROTFLMM-FAO, sorry bud, clearly you've clearly got an
oxymoron there pal...
Unfortunately, you've only managed to illustrate your
ignorance of world religions-- a pity indeed.
While an "angry megalomaniac-in-the-sky" myth is easily
dismissed, more enlightened faiths view the Creator in a
much less personal (man-like) manner. Interestingly, an
understanding of astro physics and quantum physics
allow one to form similar conclusions-- or at least to
support the conjecture of a conscious energy in life and
the cosmos.
~S
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| User: "Raymond" |
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10 Apr 2006 12:46:00 AM |
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The more "sane" religions of the world all share a
"God" of love and compassion.
Example:
Buddhism is popular and interesting to people all over the world today,
even though the Buddha first taught His ideas more than 2,500 years
ago.---- but what is Buddhism really all about?
Buddhism is a religion, a series of practices and a way of life based
on the teachings of the Buddha who, after achieving enlightenment,
taught that the nature of the world is constant change. Buddha taught
that everything in the world is impermanent and that it is the failure
to understand this true nature of life on Earth that leads to much of
our unhappiness, suffering and trouble. Buddhism is a way to correct
our view, conduct and expectations of life in order that we can bring
an end to suffering and share in the happiness, wisdom, peace and
Nirvana that Buddha himself discovered after following the paths of the
lessons he has since laid down as the foundations of Buddhism.
The Buddha's life and His Teachings inspire individuals who practice
Buddhism to develop self-reliance, moral responsibility, tolerance,
compassion, wisdom and many other qualities that can enrich happiness
and make life more meaningful in today's world. Along with these
qualities, an understanding of the true nature of things will enable
the Buddhist to live in harmony with a changing world and to enjoy the
highest level of happiness
Although Buddhism began about 2,500 years ago, the Teachings are still
strong today, and there are growing numbers of students and Buddhists
all around the world. This is not a tradition of the past, but a
growing part of life in the modern world.
As a way of life, Buddhism aims to teach people how to grow in maturity
and wisdom so that they may understand themselves better and learn more
about the world in which they live. Many Buddhist studies teach about
everyday life and how to cope with the events and situations common to
all people. From this basic level, Buddhism aims to help its students
develop attitudes towards life that will improve their relationships
with family, friends and the people in our daily lives. Buddhist
students also learn practices to develop their minds so that they can
experience life in a true way, rather than as the mind imagines it to
be.
Buddhists draw on the story of the Buddha who showed through His own
experience that there is a way to end all suffering and attain supreme
happiness. The Buddha's teachings, because of this great secret, offer
Buddhists hope and the opportunity for a content and meaningful life.
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/bs-s01.htm
The Spirit of Free Inquiry (See the Buddha's Charter of Free Inquiry
below)
The spirit of free inquiry is an important feature of Buddhism. The
Buddha encouraged people to investigate the truth of His Teachings for
themselves before accepting his ideas. He never expected people to
practise His Teaching out of 'blind faith' and superstition, but
instead encouraged a free spirit of questions and contemplation.
Buddhists believe that people should accept and practise Teachings and
lifestyles they find, through their own experience, to be physically
and mentally beneficial.
Self-reliance
Buddhism also stresses the importance of self-reliance and individual
effort. There are the two main ways that Buddhists focus on
self-reliance. Firstly, each person must work out for themselves the
way to end their own suffering and attain happiness. And secondly, it
is up to each person to realise that it is their own actions that
determine their future. In Buddhists thinking, each individual's
destiny is not determined by an outside power but by the way we live
our own lives and our personal attitudes to suffering, happiness and
the world around us. This means that every one of us is responsible for
our own actions. Every one of us can progress or develop only as much
as our own efforts allow. Buddhists learn that dedication,
self-discipline and wise judgment are the keys to reaching the highest
goals in life.
Tolerance
Because Buddhism respects the right of all people to inquire freely and
to make their own choices, it also teaches tolerance toward other
faiths and ways of life. Buddhist students are taught to live in
harmony with everybody, regardless of race or religion.
Loving-kindness and Compassion
All living things are equal to a Buddhist. Universal loving-kindness,
(a gentle and warm approach to life) together with a compassionate
attitude, are the main ways that Buddhists accept not only other
people, but all other creatures. All living things, humans and animals
alike, share the same environment =97 we are all part of the same world,
as we know from learning about the environment and about nature. If
people want to live happily, Buddhism teaches that we must each have
concern for the welfare of the other living things that we are here
sharing the world with.
Buddhism and Science
There is no conflict between the discoveries of science, even in the
modern technological world of today, and the ancient teachings of the
Buddha. Buddhists agree that many things He taught about 2,500 years
ago have actually been proven by science! The importance of the power
of the mind, the impermanence of things =97 even breakthroughs that
seemed incredible to science like the divisibility of the atom, the
relativity of matter and energy and the structure of the universe were
all taught by the Buddha even before science. A Buddhist does not
ignore the facts that science teaches about mankind and the universe,
but learns that modern thinking often has ancient roots.
Buddhism is a strong faith that continues to grow and attract followers
all over the world. It began more than 2,500 years ago with the story
of Prince Siddhartha, who became Buddha after achieving enlightenment.
Buddha's teachings describe a way to end suffering, achieve happiness
and live in harmony with all living things. Buddhist students are
encouraged to learn by investigation and experience, they are taught
that it is only through their own efforts that they can achieve goals
and peace. Buddhism teaches tolerance toward other faiths,
loving-kindness and compassion for all living things. Buddhists respect
and use science, they believe many of the Buddha's teachings have been
proven by science.
Another religion that makes more sense than Christianity:
The Christians borrowed from the Jews and even from a religion much
older than Christianity - that being Zoroasterism, a much more
reasonable
religion.
For those that are new to the word, I suggest you read
http://coulomb.ecn.purdue.edu/~bulsara/ZOROASTRIAN/zoroastrian.html
I am not trying to convert anyone. I am simply attempting to show
where Christians got most of their spooky Jesus plot.
Today there are about a million and a half members in the
Zoroastrian community. In the US most are located in colleges and
universities and practice their religion which is dedicated to a
three-fold path which consists of , "Good thoughts, good words and
good deeds."
"Christians are obligated to learn not about Jews but from Jews, not
out of fear of Jews, but out of the need to discover and appreciate
the shape of Christianity's own heritage through a deeper knowledge
and appreciation of the gift that God has given-and keeps giving-to
the Jews.
"Learning about Judaism from Jews as a way of gaining in wisdom
means learning as well an unaccustomed humility. If Christians can
manage such small steps, they will begin to learn what repentance
truly means."
Quotes from: Christians and Jews Starting Over.
http://www.bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/resour...
Bertrand Russell said: "I am firmly convinced that religions do harm
as I am that they are untrue. The question of the truth of a religion
is one thing, but the question of its usefulness is another."
Search
Why I Am Not A Christian
by Bertrand Russell
We can be whatever we want to be in faith, or out of faith. But we
should be permitted to make our own choice as Russell did after much
investigation and private thought.
Can't we do that without pissing off people who don't want to be
bothered by political right wing evangelists ?. Many believe that
evangelism is all about propaganda... and has caused serious problems
throughout history since
its inception, especially in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
And I am reminded of the Thirty Year War in Europe (1618-1648)
between the Protestants and Catholics that caused so much devastation
that Europe did not recover for over one hundred years and the
divisions can still be felt.
Russell is right.
Christians are destructive people and have caused serious problems
throughout history .
Let us prey.
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10 Apr 2006 12:29:34 PM |
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"Raymond" <Bluerhymer@aol.com> wrote in message
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The more "sane" religions of the world all share a
"God" of love and compassion.
Example:
Buddhism is popular and interesting to people all over the world today,
even though the Buddha first taught His ideas more than 2,500 years
ago.---- but what is Buddhism really all about?
Buddhism is a religion, a series of practices and a way of life based
on the teachings of the Buddha who, after achieving enlightenment,
taught that the nature of the world is constant change. Buddha taught
that everything in the world is impermanent and that it is the failure
to understand this true nature of life on Earth that leads to much of
our unhappiness, suffering and trouble. Buddhism is a way to correct
our view, conduct and expectations of life in order that we can bring
an end to suffering and share in the happiness, wisdom, peace and
Nirvana that Buddha himself discovered after following the paths of the
lessons he has since laid down as the foundations of Buddhism.
The Buddha's life and His Teachings inspire individuals who practice
Buddhism to develop self-reliance, moral responsibility, tolerance,
compassion, wisdom and many other qualities that can enrich happiness
and make life more meaningful in today's world. Along with these
qualities, an understanding of the true nature of things will enable
the Buddhist to live in harmony with a changing world and to enjoy the
highest level of happiness
Although Buddhism began about 2,500 years ago, the Teachings are still
strong today, and there are growing numbers of students and Buddhists
all around the world. This is not a tradition of the past, but a
growing part of life in the modern world.
As a way of life, Buddhism aims to teach people how to grow in maturity
and wisdom so that they may understand themselves better and learn more
about the world in which they live. Many Buddhist studies teach about
everyday life and how to cope with the events and situations common to
all people. From this basic level, Buddhism aims to help its students
develop attitudes towards life that will improve their relationships
with family, friends and the people in our daily lives. Buddhist
students also learn practices to develop their minds so that they can
experience life in a true way, rather than as the mind imagines it to
be.
Buddhists draw on the story of the Buddha who showed through His own
experience that there is a way to end all suffering and attain supreme
happiness. The Buddha's teachings, because of this great secret, offer
Buddhists hope and the opportunity for a content and meaningful life.
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/bs-s01.htm
The Spirit of Free Inquiry (See the Buddha's Charter of Free Inquiry
below)
The spirit of free inquiry is an important feature of Buddhism. The
Buddha encouraged people to investigate the truth of His Teachings for
themselves before accepting his ideas. He never expected people to
practise His Teaching out of 'blind faith' and superstition, but
instead encouraged a free spirit of questions and contemplation.
Buddhists believe that people should accept and practise Teachings and
lifestyles they find, through their own experience, to be physically
and mentally beneficial.
Self-reliance
Buddhism also stresses the importance of self-reliance and individual
effort. There are the two main ways that Buddhists focus on
self-reliance. Firstly, each person must work out for themselves the
way to end their own suffering and attain happiness. And secondly, it
is up to each person to realise that it is their own actions that
determine their future. In Buddhists thinking, each individual's
destiny is not determined by an outside power but by the way we live
our own lives and our personal attitudes to suffering, happiness and
the world around us. This means that every one of us is responsible for
our own actions. Every one of us can progress or develop only as much
as our own efforts allow. Buddhists learn that dedication,
self-discipline and wise judgment are the keys to reaching the highest
goals in life.
Tolerance
Because Buddhism respects the right of all people to inquire freely and
to make their own choices, it also teaches tolerance toward other
faiths and ways of life. Buddhist students are taught to live in
harmony with everybody, regardless of race or religion.
Loving-kindness and Compassion
All living things are equal to a Buddhist. Universal loving-kindness,
(a gentle and warm approach to life) together with a compassionate
attitude, are the main ways that Buddhists accept not only other
people, but all other creatures. All living things, humans and animals
alike, share the same environment we are all part of the same world,
as we know from learning about the environment and about nature. If
people want to live happily, Buddhism teaches that we must each have
concern for the welfare of the other living things that we are here
sharing the world with.
Buddhism and Science
There is no conflict between the discoveries of science, even in the
modern technological world of today, and the ancient teachings of the
Buddha. Buddhists agree that many things He taught about 2,500 years
ago have actually been proven by science! The importance of the power
of the mind, the impermanence of things even breakthroughs that
seemed incredible to science like the divisibility of the atom, the
relativity of matter and energy and the structure of the universe were
all taught by the Buddha even before science. A Buddhist does not
ignore the facts that science teaches about mankind and the universe,
but learns that modern thinking often has ancient roots.
Buddhism is a strong faith that continues to grow and attract followers
all over the world. It began more than 2,500 years ago with the story
of Prince Siddhartha, who became Buddha after achieving enlightenment.
Buddha's teachings describe a way to end suffering, achieve happiness
and live in harmony with all living things. Buddhist students are
encouraged to learn by investigation and experience, they are taught
that it is only through their own efforts that they can achieve goals
and peace. Buddhism teaches tolerance toward other faiths,
loving-kindness and compassion for all living things. Buddhists respect
and use science, they believe many of the Buddha's teachings have been
proven by science.
Another religion that makes more sense than Christianity:
The Christians borrowed from the Jews and even from a religion much
older than Christianity - that being Zoroasterism, a much more
reasonable
religion.
For those that are new to the word, I suggest you read
http://coulomb.ecn.purdue.edu/~bulsara/ZOROASTRIAN/zoroastrian.html
I am not trying to convert anyone. I am simply attempting to show
where Christians got most of their spooky Jesus plot.
Today there are about a million and a half members in the
Zoroastrian community. In the US most are located in colleges and
universities and practice their religion which is dedicated to a
three-fold path which consists of , "Good thoughts, good words and
good deeds."
"Christians are obligated to learn not about Jews but from Jews, not
out of fear of Jews, but out of the need to discover and appreciate
the shape of Christianity's own heritage through a deeper knowledge
and appreciation of the gift that God has given-and keeps giving-to
the Jews.
"Learning about Judaism from Jews as a way of gaining in wisdom
means learning as well an unaccustomed humility. If Christians can
manage such small steps, they will begin to learn what repentance
truly means."
Quotes from: Christians and Jews Starting Over.
http://www.bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/resour...
Bertrand Russell said: "I am firmly convinced that religions do harm
as I am that they are untrue. The question of the truth of a religion
is one thing, but the question of its usefulness is another."
Search
Why I Am Not A Christian
by Bertrand Russell
We can be whatever we want to be in faith, or out of faith. But we
should be permitted to make our own choice as Russell did after much
investigation and private thought.
Can't we do that without pissing off people who don't want to be
bothered by political right wing evangelists ?. Many believe that
evangelism is all about propaganda... and has caused serious problems
throughout history since
its inception, especially in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
And I am reminded of the Thirty Year War in Europe (1618-1648)
between the Protestants and Catholics that caused so much devastation
that Europe did not recover for over one hundred years and the
divisions can still be felt.
Russell is right.
Christians are destructive people and have caused serious problems
throughout history .
Let us prey.
Ummm... perhaps you meant meditate... :)
You fail to mention the similarities between the
teachings of Siddartha (the Buddha), and Guru
Nanak (Sihk), Eckinkar, Sant Mat, and perhaps
the ancient Vedic sanskrit (Hindu)-- et al.
The identical message from so many different
sources, over such a long time-span... all non-
violent... hmmm.
~S
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