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gomedome
according to many, STDs are punishment from God for sinful behavior. So if you believe that, then using STDs as an example actually says a lot. For you and I it seems a little weak, but for believers it should hold a much stronger meaning.
posted by
kooka_lives
on October 26, 2006 at 7:57 PM
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and well it should
religion doesn't deal with the human individual
it deals with condemnation.
and condemnation give rise to guilt, gives rise to crime, etc.,
also, religion is a very selfish thing -- excludes outsiders.
posted by
Xeno-x
on October 26, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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kooka_lives - in reading the article, some of the connections being made
seem a little tenuous.
The STD conclusion being one, but the underlying premise has some validity. Over my lifetime it has never been demonstrated to me that believers have a more solid moral foundation than that of non believers. Collectively, they have only managed to convince themselves that a belief in God provides a better moral foundation over that of the non believer. They haven't as a whole actually achieved a more solid moral foundation or are able to demonstrate it in any meaningful way.
posted by
gomedome
on October 25, 2006 at 8:20 PM
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Kooka, all we have to do look around or be with several people
for a few minutes and your assumation is proven. We don't survey or studies for proof of this. Belief in God ought to make a difference in my life but sometimes I do not live as moral a life as I should! Keep writing,
faholo
posted by
faholo
on October 25, 2006 at 7:35 PM
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