999 out of a 1000 will disagree with me.
We are now at a point in world history where organized religion does far more harm than good.
I understand the importance of ritual (like the cannabalism of my youth: blood and body of Christ), and community and of a moral structure.
Yes, perhaps I'm letting a few bad apples..throwing..baby..bathwater....etc..etc..
Some not maybe very related observations about religion:
1. The only Bhuddist temple (sorry if "temple" is the wrong word) I have seen anywhere near my home is in Lorne Park, the richest area of Mississauaga. Yes, only those with everything need to cleanse themselves of it all.
2. Ever notice how well the Catholic church thrives best in the poorest of places? Wasn't it wonderful advice to tell women that condoms are not allowed on a continent where AIDS is a raging pandemic?
3. As Mark Twain said - religions are openly hostile to intellect and those who think for themselves.
4. Some people are gay. They're here, they're queer DEAL WITH IT. You can't thou-shalt away gayness. The Canadian Sikh leaders condemned same-sex marriage. You see, it's okay to condemn homosexuality, but it is NOT okay to condemn those who wear turbins. You can't just mete out human rights . You can't just close your eyes and pretend that gay people do not exist. And don't call it a "choice" - it IS a choice to wear a turbin, a yarmulka or a crucifix.
5. Most religions are anywhere from slightly repressive to openly hostile against women and having them in control of their reproductive choices. People who rule a country south of me, don't much care for women other than as breeders.
Oh well, I'm always mad at somebody....
Thomas.
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As an athiest I can't, by definition, be angey at a ceator.
"As an athiest I can't, by definition, be angey at a ceator."
Or how about:
"As an athiest I can't, by definition, be angry at a creator".
Seems when you "dis" the almighty he takes away your ability to type and spell correctly.
I generally agree with what you hold in regards to religion.
That's why I made a choice when I was 12 - when I 'figured it out' re: Catholic hypocracy outweighing it's value.
Also in regards to human rights:
It is not a 'a la carte' choice for human rights. Some defended and some denied for whatever expedient politic at the moment.
It is a permanent thing and should be defended vigourously. Things like the Constitution and the liberties that we have "until we need them"... has have been sadly truncated in these recent days.
I look forward to the day when the conservative 'zeitgeist' gets its kick in the ass and we move to a more progressive and compassionate world view and -ACT ON THEM.
My 2¢.
Cheers...
Steven
I had to move out of Oakville because a Catholic high school was ruining my neighbourhood. They're bad and everyone knows it, although I did like The Sound of Music. Seriously, how DO you solve a problem like Maria?
How do you solve a problem like Maria? With a paper bag and a spatula! (Even a guy with lots of books knows that.)
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