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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
This is a very narrow and selective view of religion, consistent with the cherry-picking we often see when Christianity is discussed.
Your argument is incoherent. We don't stone our brides if they aren't a virgin on their wedding nights, do we? Do you think religion put an end to that or humanity decided that was a sh*t thing to do? For every statement of love and acceptance found in the holy text, you can find another one condoning violence, rape, or other clearly identifiable abuses.
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Yeah, was basing that sentence much more on personal experience in the church when I was young. I was never taught the type of ignorance and hate some religious people might have been, but can't say it doesn't happen. As to my argument being incoherent, I honestly don't know what I need too clarify? My point is people have/are/will commit disgusting acts with or without religion. This view of some that all of humanities flaws can be attributed too organized religion and thus us Atheists are in some way evolved over non Atheists is a view I consider ignorant.