Is religion still relevant in modern society?

[Runa216]

padib said:

Rather, since you seem motivated, I would want you to make a list of all the things I said to you that were directly insulting (of which I've changed attitude), and list all the things you said, and compare. I have a feeling you'll be in for a nice surprise.

You have called me chauvenistic, sexist, homophobic, a scheming opportunist (adhering to the bible only because it's to my advantage), a hypocrite, disgusting, practically a monster (you wouldn't want to touch me with a stick), pathetic, mentally disturbed (I need to visit a psychiatrist). I know there is more, but it's already alot.

I recognize where I've been insulting, and yes it's my bad. What I find incredible is that you don't see your shortcomings, and that leads me to believe you're just as bad as everyone you're accusing.

In all fairness, given the things you've said in this thread and others...sapphi is very justified in saying a lot of these things.  I'm not saying you are a monster, but your behaviour early in this thread indicates you're more than capable of monstrosities.  

You are a sexist, you've made that clear time and time again (using the bible to back your claims).  you're also chauvanistic (women have their place)
You are homophobic, in a way, you feel that their behaviour is unacceptable in the eyes of the lord, and insist Gays deny their nature
you certainly are an opportunist, using every angle you can to justify your behaviour and push agenda (Again, based on your behavior here)
Not always a hypocrite, but you have done some hypocritical things
And while most religious people wouldn't agree, I do think that people who so aggressively follow religion to push sexist agendas to be mentally disturbed

All that added up...yeah, in today's modern world you'd be looked upon with scorn.  Regardless of what your bible teaches you, it is NOT  acceptable to 'put a woman in her place.'  is is NOT acceptable to judge gays for doing gay things.  it is NOT okay to judge others in the name of god.  it IS okay to follow a god, but not to push that on others in the form of discrimination and various -isms. 

I'm a white male dating a black female who wears pants better than I do.  How does that make you feel?