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Don't hold religions accountable
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There are many religions out there. I have my own beliefs but in the interests of keeping this unbiased I will call my religion "brand-X" . There have been many injustices in this world and many of those were done "in the name of religion". However if you look at the major religions of the world you will see that they all teach peace, unity, love thy neighbor etc. So whether brand X is the one true religion or not, it really doesn't matter, they all teach wonderful values. So why have so many injustices been committed in the name of something that teaches peace? Look at the brutal Christian crusades, or the muslim terrorists or any other religious injustice. So you ask "what is the point of this post?" It is this: All the terrible things that have been done are the fallacies and cruelty of mankind. I hear so many people hate the muslims because "they are all terrorists" or hate the christians because" they are all hypocrites". Do you really think that a whole religion should be judged on the actions of man? That's like judging all black people based on the one you have met or all women on the few who cheated on you. Evil things done in the name of religion are never really done in that religions name. They are done in the name of greed and power. Religion just happens to be an excellent rally call to spark interest in your greedy lust for money and power and get them to support you. I challenge you to not hate the devout for being terrorists and hypocrites but to condemn the actions of a few evil people!!!!


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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You dont see the Catholic religion set up in such a way that pedophiles can weasle in and get their rocks off without worrying about trouble? If not than why are all the pedophiles becoming priests? I dont think it is a coincidence.


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Edited by sir tripsalot (07/30/02 03:12 PM)

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: sir tripsalot]
    #786663 -

I agree that it is terrible that there seems to be so many pedophilic preists but that is actually my point.......can you show anywhere in the catholic teachings that it encourages pedophilia? Of course not. These are the evil doings of men not the evil teachings of their religion. No more so than islam teaches it's people to fly airplanes into buildings.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Its the setup or system that is allowing it to be a haven for this behaviour and yes I blem them for doing Sweet fuck all to correct it. That meeting in the vadicane(sp?) was bullshit.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Well... I disagree... If someone says, "This is for islam" as they crash a plane into a building... Then that act was done in the name of he religion, reguardless if you think that all religions "teach peace, unity, love thy neighbor etc."

When the fucking pope gets up and says lets go into this other land and reclaim it, don't worry, if you die on this crusade, you go straight to heaven. Kill anone you want, it's in the name if god so you're not doing any wrong...
Score one for jebus.

And don't bother telling me that only good things are done in the name of religion... Bad things that are done in the name of religion really DO count...

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
    #786848 -

I fully understand the point Chemkid is attempting to clarify, and agree that
religions as a whole should not be condemned for the selfish acts perpetuated
by extremists or sick individuals.

Is it right to condemn a nationality because of sensless acts committed by individuals or groups of that specific race? The comparison is similar.

Ever experience a "Wolf in sheeps clothing" in this day and age. They exist everywhere (watch the evening news or read a newspaper). Yet, despite the
darkness spread by these individuals or groups (who only wish to spawn doubt
and fear among the masses), there are numerous miracles, great and small, that
occur on a daily basis, and there is much beauty to be experienced in this world.

Attitudes are like seeds. When planted in a fertile medium, they will eventually
grow, mature, and bear fruit. How do you think the Nazi and Neo-Nazi movement
was created... the Al Qa'ida... the PLO... etc., etc.?

Know that we live in a "jungle" of a world, full of dangers and pitfalls. However,
don't allow the darkness to overshadow the beauty and brilliance of the light that
occurs all around us. Possess the neccessary tools to defend yourself on all
levels. In the security of that knowledge, peace, love and light will more readily
manifest within your reality. Life is what you make it. By changing yourself, you
change the world.

Peace to Everyone

Peaceful Nomad


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Peaceful_Nomad]
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Thanks for the thumbs up Nomad.......Anyway I love how most of you that have posted are trying to negate my statement but are only affirming it.

All these evils that you speak of are committed by men and are not taught by religion. So some crazy muslim says I am doing this in the name of Islam and kills 45 innnocent people......That's it......automatically that religion is a sham and teaches death and murder. Surely you can look deeper than that. Just because a few crazies claim one thing doesn't make it so. Case in point: The KKK claims to be the moral majority and do things in the name of the whit race.........that's it, all white people are evil. I assure you that they certainly don't speak for this white boy. Just because they are claiming something it is still just power, greed, ignorance, etc that is the motivating factor.

I am 100% not a believer in the muslim religion. However, I am not shallow enough to believe that a psycho by the name of Arafat, or Hussein represents all muslims. I have many peaceful muslim friends that are ashamed of the things they are doing in the name of a truely peaceful religion.

Just because someone claims to be a Christian and then kills his mom, rapes his sister and injects some heroine doesn't mean that "Christians" are lying hypocrites. That one person had his own motives and reasons. If you can show me one passage in the Kuran or the Bible that condones pedophilia, murder, terrorism, etc. Then I will gladly delete this post!!!!!


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Would a store with loaded guns sitting around bother you? Its the perfect enviroment to shoot somebody, but of course it would ONYLY be the fault of whover picked up the gun and shot it right? no responsiblilty AT ALL should be put on the instituiton that made it so easy to do? The catholic church is waving a big banner saying "come fuck our children" but the only one to blame is the actual priests and the church should just shrug there shoulders and hope the no more bad apples come along.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: sir tripsalot]
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>The catholic church is waving a big banner saying "come fuck our children" but the only one to blame is the actual priests and the church should just shrug there shoulders and hope the no more bad apples come along.


Huh?

I think blame should go both ways. It's partly the church's fault, and partly the pedophiles.

My friend works at a Los Angeles based Catholic church. Perhaps the largest in the city area. He managed the church computer mainframe and came upon a great deal of pornography from the church's more "inside" files. I kidd you not.

But he's not gonna say anything about it because he doesn't want to end up like Sineade O' Connor.

But still, not once in the bible does it say "priests can fuck children" or anything near like that. It just happens to be unfotunate that these sick, horny bastards work for the highest power on Earth. That's how revolutions get started.

If there's a revolution that starts, I'll be ready with my gun and hostage-tying rope.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: LiquidSmoke]
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For a Huh? you seemto have gotten my point O.K. The topic of this thread says"dont hold religions accountable. I say they should be (of course the actual pedophile should be as well)
The catholic church has set up such a system that pedophiles are becoming priests because its so easy to FUCK the children and not get in trouble(the "banner" metaphor).
Never did I say that religion is the sole thing responsible, but they do sweet fuck all to rectify the problem its encountered.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: sir tripsalot]
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I'll throw in another example. Harry Chrishnas asking parents to give up their kids so they can stay with the church. It turned into a huge pedophile haven. You Should be able to leave your kids anywhere and not have a problem but thats not practical and proved not to be when later on all these adults talk about the abuse they went through. The church set up a situation where this kind of thing was possible, so part of the blame is theirs. I dont want to be misunderstood by some that think I feel the pedophiles have no responsibilty..


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: sir tripsalot]
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Yeah that makes more sense now.

Religions themselves can be fucked up. I totally agree with you in that aspect. It's a shame.

So, wanna start a revolution with me? I was a Boy Scout. They taught me how to tie knots. Works perfect for tying up hostages. They also taught me how to shoot a rifle, sail small boats, and navigate my way through unknown territories.

They should just change the name of Boy Scouts to 'Osama and Friends"


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: LiquidSmoke]
    #787215 -

Ummm. I got my own thing going, its much more tiring though. I boycott religions


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: sir tripsalot]
    #787262 -

Again your proving my point rather than disproving it. Or maybe you are misunderstanding my point (which I believe to be the case). Let me clarify what I mean by religion. Religion is the teachings and morals. I believe you are talking about an institution. If this is the source of our disagreement than this make a lot more sense. I whole heartedly agree with you that the "Institution" called the catholic church should definitely be held accountable. The religion itself and other "normal" people that follow it should not be held accountable (blamed).
Again though, the institution is the conception of man not the religion. The Bible doesn't say to make the most powerful and richest church on the face of the earth and do wicked things.....but this is what the catholic church does.....so does that mean that there are no decent, spritual catholics?

Good post though!!


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Look at the brutal Christian crusades, or the muslim terrorists or any other religious injustice.


The difference is that Jesus Christ didn't start no holy war.

Mohammed DID start a holy war (and married a 4 year old little girl)

Muslims always claim they have a very tolerant religion. Their evidence for this?

"We only slaughtered the pagans, we left the Jews and Christians alone"

I don't have anything against Muslims, but to think that someone like that is in anyway spiritual is very foolish.







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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Case in point: The KKK claims to be the moral majority and do things in the name of the whit race.........that's it, all white people are evil.

Someone may correct me if I am wrong, but I doubt there is a (written) KKK doctrine that advocates killing. Some that join are probably truly Separatists, not violent anarchists. However, if violent acts are condoned by your local KKK chapter, and you know and understand this, then you are in fact, condoning violence and are guilty by your continued support.

I witnessed the whole Catholic Church / pedophile thing over 30 years ago. NOTHING has changed, meaning that the CC is guilty of burying it or looking the other way, so the Vatican MUST bear some of the responsibility.

If the good German citizens in the 1940s did NOTHING when they knew the Nazis were doing horrific acts, yet waved the Nazi flags out of fear, then they are guilty by their own silence and inaction.

Speaking of WWII, most Christian nations turned the Jewish refugees away and should be held accountable for many deaths that could have been prevented by providing asylum.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: why]
    #788126 -

I think that you are foolish by judging every last muslim when you have met no where near all of them. Of course there have been some lunatics but what group or association doesn't have their share of them?

No one here has yet to prove that all these evils were the evils of religion and not man or institution. Everyone keeps coming up with the same old argument and giving examples of the injustices done on behalf of religion. If everyone is going to be this naive then from now on when I am about to do something wrong I'll just yell out the name of some obscure group or religion and let them take the heat.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: why]
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WHy.



You're obviously christian, i can tell.

The fact that you just bring up these small, very limited-viewed issues is what got me.

Don't even TRY to justify the Christian religion divine to the Muslims. It's just selfish and close-minded.

So what if Mohammed started a Holy War and such? God whiped out whole civilizations with floods. If the bible tells true.

Mohammed married a young'un? Do I have to mention the catholic priests?



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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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Does this mean that you are guilty because you do not try to stop the horrors that now are committed by the human race of which you are a part?

If you disagree with the actions of a group you belong to what is your choice? I am sure that you belong to many groups and yet when the groups do wrong what do you do? In fact, how can you even make an assessment that the groups actions are wrong? Are they wrong just because YOU think they are?

I think you are making a categorical error here.

Cheers,

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
    #789183 -

Mr. Mushrooms, I know that your questions were addressed to Swami, but I would like to comment on them.

If you disagree with the actions of a group you belong to what is your choice?
Depending on the situation, speak up, physically attempt to stop the action, report the group to the proper authorities, stop associating with the group, make others aware of the group and it's actions which you find disagreeable.

... how can you even make an assessment that the groups actions are wrong? Are they wrong just because YOU think they are?
If you have any type of morality, on some level you will judge the actions of others based on your morals. Moral relativism is a slippery slope that could allow one to descend into the lowest levels of inhumanity. If a man's morality is dependant on whatever group he is associating with at the time, he has no principles and is only worthy of contempt. If a man avoids taking a stand on his principles, what good are his principles? Should one rely on the "Nuremberg Defense" or passively go along with something that one finds morally abhorrent?

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
    #789253 -

I think evolving offered some good insights.

Before I respond to your points, I want to cut to the chase. Are you taking the position that one can abdicate responsibility merely by hiding in a group? Is not a group mind made up of individual minds who either believe in the groups morality or have agreed to surrender his own morality merely to belong?

Does this mean that you are guilty because you do not try to stop the horrors that now are committed by the human race of which you are a part?
You are assuming that:

1. I am human and

2. that I have voluntarily joined the human race

3. that I am doing nothing to better the world.

Seriously though, there is no group human race ideology to object to nor to endorse. Basically there is no other group to join.

Are they wrong just because YOU think they are?
The group is not necessarily wrong, but the group member most certainly is for continuing to support something that he finds morally repugnant.

"To thine own self be true." - Billy the Shake

"You are either with me or against me." - J.C.


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Edited by Swami (08/01/02 02:28 AM)

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
    #789604 -

I think that you are foolish by judging every last muslim when you have met no where near all of them.

I didn't judge any muslims for their beliefs. The only person I judged was mohammed.

Of course there have been some lunatics but what group or association doesn't have their share of them?

my point was that tho christianity has had it's fair share of killers and perverts, with Islam you are dealing with a religion that was founded by one.

So what if Mohammed started a Holy War and such?

so what if he started a holy war? If you can't see any problem with that...

God whiped out whole civilizations with floods. If the bible tells true

No he didn't.



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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
    #789786 -

By all means feel free to comment on anything I say and if you ever catch me posting illogically be sure to point it out. I relish constructive criticism.

If you disagree with the actions of a group you belong to what is your choice?

Depending on the situation, speak up, physically attempt to stop the action, report the group to the proper authorities, stop associating with the group, make others aware of the group and it's actions which you find disagreeable.

These solutions are laudable ones but they depend on the nature of the group. Swami pointed out that he had no choice in 'belonging' to the human race. If one belongs to a group that is defined ideologically the choices are different. Say for example you are a Muslim because you think their doctrine is correct. September 11th happens and you live in Brooklyn, New York, at the time? What is the appropriate response?

There are numerous examples I could give but I hope you get the point.

... how can you even make an assessment that the groups actions are wrong? Are they wrong just because YOU think they are?

If you have any type of morality, on some level you will judge the actions of others based on your morals. Moral relativism is a slippery slope that could allow one to descend into the lowest levels of inhumanity. If a man's morality is dependant on whatever group he is associating with at the time, he has no principles and is only worthy of contempt. If a man avoids taking a stand on his principles, what good are his principles? Should one rely on the "Nuremberg Defense" or passively go along with something that one finds morally abhorrent?

Well said.

The thorny problem behind Swami's idea is how we determine whether something is immoral or not and that is what I was alluding to. Personally I think that Plato's idea that the good was something quantifiable is right on point. You bring up the Germans during WW 2. What should have been their appropriate response as a German citizen?

I firmly agree that if a person does not act on their principles they do not have them. This is why I say that courage rather than intelligence is a rarer commodity today. Most people say or do nothing because it costs something. You become an outcast or face severe consequences merely for opening your mouth.

Here's another example to think about. If Swami's town is passing legislation that is unfair and oppresses people and yet he keeps silent about it, is he guilty? What level of activity excuses him from blame?

I do not think these questions have easy answers and for the most part in this discussion that is what I am seeing.

Cheers,


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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You give good answers. Be careful, you'll spoil me.

Are you taking the position that one can abdicate responsibility merely by hiding in a group? Is not a group mind made up of individual minds who either believe in the groups morality or have agreed to surrender his own morality merely to belong?

1. No

2. It depends. You claim to be an atheist or an agnostic. Therefore you are bound to them ideologically. You are part of that group. You belong to it. There is no difference between that and religious groups when it comes to grouping them together for analysis. If you think otherwise you do not understand the true nature of ideological affiliation.

The group is not necessarily wrong, but the group member most certainly is for continuing to support something that he finds morally repugnant.

I take it you live in a political subdivision(s) be they state, city, or whatever. You are supporting your city through taxes. What do you do when they pass laws that offend your precious sensibilities? Move? Write a letter to the editor? Merely vote against them next time the offenders are up for office?

You place a higher standard than you can live up to pragmatically, if I may be so bold, my friend.

It is the same way with those of us who 'belong' to various ideological groups. I am not responsible for anyone's actions but my own. I find the notion that I am, silly.

Cheers,




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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
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As an aside, philosophy is fine, but talking and action are two different things.

If you read in another thread, I voluntarily joined the U.S. Navy. When I realized that violence was not what I was about, I applied for Conscientious Objector status. Basically, I decided my morals did not match the group's morals. I withstood over a year of intense psychological abuse to achieve my goal.

I merely offer this up as a personal real-world example regarding this discussion.

You are right in that it takes courage to go against the grain and to put one's ideas into practice. Lethargy, inertia and comfort are what deaden most of us to taking action. I believe that we should all take one small corner of our world and try to affect change in that arena rather than either trying to do everything or finding mankind's problems all too overwhelming and hence, do nothing.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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I believe that we should all take one small corner of our world and try to affect change in that arena rather than either trying to do everything or finding mankind's problems all too overwhelming and hence, do nothing.

Wow, I really like that way of putting it. I know that feeling of noticing how the world is fucked up on so many different areas, and for me, it often does lead to to this kind of nihilistic resignation. But each one of us can't do everything, so a realistic alternative is to work in area in which you may have talent and interest... and be comfortable with the fact that you are not going to change the world by yourself.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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I applaud your decision to leave the Navy. I think that might have taken more bravery than the supposed bravery of those that stayed to fight.

I do not relish violence but if I think that I must violently defend something that I believe in, I will. For example, I live in a rather violent neighborhood. On the outside of my house are signs that say that the owner of the property is armed and ready to defend the lives and property of those that live there. The signs have a picture of a .45 caliber handgun. I never have any problems, yet I do not own a gun. If I did and someone was threatening my wife I would shoot them in an instant.

I have stood up against the crowd over and over again. And I have paid the price for it. But I am true to what I believe in and by acting on my values I know that I truly own them.

Cheers,

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
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It depends. You claim to be an atheist or an agnostic. Therefore you are bound to them ideologically. You are part of that group. You belong to it. There is no difference between that and religious groups when it comes to grouping them together for analysis. If you think otherwise you do not understand the true nature of ideological affiliation.

I have to strongly disagree here. I am not really atheist or agnostic. Those are just convenient labels to make discussion somewhat easier.

I adhere to no group ideology in this regard. The set that I belong to is as defined by others not myself; whereas a Christian or a Republican defines themselves through their association with the group.

My actual take on the whole God issue is this:

God cannot be clearly defined, therefore I cannot say whether or not I believe in something that is vague and nebulous.

I have no way of discerning an afterlife nor a God, so I don't give the whole thing much energy until someone thrust's their ideas of ultimate truth in my face.

My actual belief is ignorance. I don't know and have no way of knowing. That is hardly any kind of idealogy, nor part of a group mindset.


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Edited by Swami (08/01/02 05:35 AM)

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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Your objection is noted.

Think about this a while and perhaps you can see why I disagree.

Cheers,

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
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I think that I understand where you are coming from.

However, as a Christian, you do and believe certain things that other Christians do.

Perhaps you pray or go to church or study scriptures or hold the teachings of Christ close to your heart. There is SOME association with others.

I read no agnostic/atheist books nor doctrines nor go to meetings, nor do I even feel that I have something in common with other atheists/agnostics.

You put some sort of energy/focus/discipline into being a Christian; whereas my stance of being atheist/agnostic is below my daily awareness threshold.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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Yes, I have similarities with others and I am glad you understand my point. However, you seem to be saying that your case is analytically distinct. You seem to resist being catalogued with others that think as you do. It does not matter that you do not attend agnostic or atheist meetings you still hold to the same precepts. And therefore, are within the group whether you can see it or not.

Hey, do you guys have dues and stuff?

I find it highly improbable that you have never read books that influenced you with regard to religion or that you do not associate with others that think as you do. Right here on this forum you seem to do well with those who hold similar views about God. If that is not association, what is it?

Perhaps you cannot see that you are a part of a group analytically and that you have a certain affiliation with them, I don't know. What I do know is that you are not analytically distinct from others who either believe or choose not to.

Finally, I eschew the words "feel" and "believe" unless they fit an appropriate context. Your preceding post is one where I wouldn't have used the word "feel" or "feeling" because feelings have little to do with it.

Cheers,

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: ]
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May I interject?

It seems as though the debate has shifted as to the definition of a group. I think that because human nature is to categorize things for the sake of efficiency, we tend to be all or nothing thinkers. Either you are part of that group or not. The truth is that there are many shades of certain groups. Would you consider Hamas and Islam to be the same thing? They certainly stem from the same type of group and beliefs but they are infinitely different.

Anyway my point is this: Let's get away from defining a "group" and reask the question....."are you personally accountable for the actions of a group that you are associated with?" "Is religion accountable for the actions of a few crazies who claim to be part of it?"


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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The answers to the questions you are asking are dependent on the definitions of the terms you use.

If a religion wishes to remain ideologically and morally pure then it had best have a way to excommunicate members that are acting against its values. Otherwise it is responsible for their actions to a degree.

Cheers,

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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I have always said two saying of my own creation...

"Most religion are the same and teach good values...we disagree about how to translate those values into everyday life."

"Religion has not failed mankind...mankind has failed religion. We created it, it IS us. We are failing ourselves in that regard."

But what do I know, I am qouting myself!


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Swami]
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My actual belief is ignorance. I don't know and have no way of knowing.

Then please stop wasting bandwidth on the forum by attacking others for their beliefs.

Thank you.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Xlea321]
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If you disagree with the actions of a group you belong to what is your choice?

Uhm, so what if you are a child brought up in this group?
Not much say there.....

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Shroomalicious]
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I agree with shroomalicious, religion is pure (whether you believe in that religion or not). I mean pure in the sense that it is only a collection of written doctrine and ideologies. It in itself can't commit atrocities to mankind. It is indeed man that has failed religion not the other way around.

I am sure that there are some religions that preach hatred an violence which is certainly a religion that should be held accountable (maybe Satanism). I don't claim to know the doctrine of every religion.

But for the most part Christianity, Judaeism, Islam, Buddhism, Hindi, etc. These all teach peace. So if it teaches peace and a man does not act peaceful, how can that religion be blamed?


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: chemkid]
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Satanism is actually pretty funny. It's almost a brand of existentialism.
Go here: http://www.churchofsatan.com

It really has nothing to do with drinking goat blood and decapitating cats.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: Sclorch]
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Satanism is actually pretty funny. It's almost a brand of existentialism

I agree, it's existentialism with some ritual magick thrown in for good measure. In occult theory, magick is usually performed with the help of elementals / spirits/ demons who are controlled by the magician. The church of satan don't believe in such things as God, the Devil, or a spirit world and I'm not sure how they explain how their rituals are supposed to work. They seem to be against cruelty to animals, so instead of animal sacrifice they recommend masturbating to raise the energy needed to successfully perform magick!

The Church of Satan has nothing to do with true satanism.

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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: why]
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=God whiped out whole civilizations with floods. If the bible tells true

No he didn't.=



Yes, yes he did. It's called Noah's Arc.


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Re: Don't hold religions accountable [Re: LiquidSmoke]
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Noah and Joan de Arc?


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