Something that has been bothering me about the Fort Hood shooting coverage.

[Kasz216]

Soleron said:

TheRealMafoo said:

Soleron said:
Someone who commits violence in the name of some religion isn't speaking for that religion.

But someone who does a kind act does?

No, they aren't either.

Everyone who acts in the name of religion is acting for themselves alone. They claim to be inspired by religious teaching (for good or bad) but it was them who made the decision by interpreting it using their own judgement.

And I was saying that religion's existence catalyses these irrational acts by its nature of demanding faith. So by perpetuating religion you are causing future people to do these violent acts.

No offense.  However, that's stupid.  People will find justifications to do what they want no matter what you use. 

Religion is no more responsible for such acts then videogames.