padib said:
| theprof00 said:
No I didn't say religion didn't do good things. Early life thrived upon religion because as I said with my first post, it gets people to become civilized. But I wanted to make the point that religion isn't the sole necessitator of civilization.
I'm looking at the big picture. I'm looking at the times. In these specific times, religion is choking progress. At other times, religion buoys survival and drive. Right now, in context, the main threat is radical Christians. It's not that I don't want to see both sides, it's just one side called reality. Reality right now has radical Christians preaching hate against other religions. Reality right now has religious people in places of power who shouldn't be there. Do you agree with mormons? They are tax exempt. Why the fuck should that exist as a rule? The whole purpose of tax exemption is that they are separated from the state, but they are not. They hold seats of power. They pass pro-mormon legislation. It's madness.
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Okay, I finally understand what you mean now. The way it was brought up made me understand that it was the whole picture, but you do see the bigger picture so that's great news. (Something I can finally build on with you)
"Reality right now has radical Christians preaching hate against other religions."
I don't see that, can you give examples? Also, for the record I don't consider mormonism to be Christianity, just like I wouldn't consider Islam to be Christianity.
"They hold seats of power. They pass pro-mormon legislation. It's madness."
But so do all lobbies. Where's the problem? I thought you wanted a world where everyone had their voice, be it right or wrong, good or bad (who's the judge) it's up to them...
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then they should pay taxes
I'll find some examples and show you.
