padib said:
Nem, in that case humanity should be banned because in general humans do aweful things, in the name of religion or not. Remember, religion is a set of ideas. We all have ideas, some are good, some are bad, some are religious, some are not. People are free to own the ideas they prefer, that can't be controlled, unless you want to live in that kind of world where people aren't free to think and choose freely, without needing the approval of an authority. |
They are not ideas, they are irrational beliefs. I dont see a problem in freedom of thought and speech at all, but these religions atempt to impose themselves over everyone else, often spreading irrational commandments to prevent its extinction aswell as to enforce its views.
Having ideas is all nice and dandy, but keep them to yourself, basically.
Religion was something used to bring order to a chaotic world where a means of enforcement was necessary. Nowadays information flows easily, police forces can cope with the reduced criminality and courts bring justice and garantee punishment to infractors. There is no more need for religion. Its nefarious self-preservation and spread policies bring more harm than they bring good. They also can't continue to exist as peaceful doctrines while that aspect isnt taken care of, and quite honestly, we know it never will. Maybe its time to create a new religion that keeps up with the times and isnt an excuse for extreme behaviour and get rid of the old ones.
It would be best for religious people to bring this reform themselves instead of trying to pretend there is nothing wrong and it will go away.
