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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I think our world view may be slightly different. I don't see the average person in the world getting advanced education. I see mostly poor uneducated masses that need religion to make their life meaningful, and to make society a little more stable.
I feel atheists tend to justify their stand by focusing on the negatives and ignoring any good that religion has to offer.
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Sure it's got some good to offer. So did Alexandre Daigle.
The problem is that a lot of religious people in these parts don't, you know, actually follow the religion. My take on Christianity is (and correct me if I'm wrong) that the followers should try to follow the namesake's lead and be pious, non-judgemental, happy(?), helpful people. That doesn't seem to be the case though. And considering what a bunch of crooks, creeps, liars, loons and scumbags the noisiest members of the faith are, my opinion likely won't change anytime soon.
As for the poor uneducated masses and the need for religion to make their lives meaningful, let's put that sentiment another way:
"They have miserable lives, but if we can convince them that believing this really wild story and kicking in a few shekels for the cause will get them into The Magic Place, their lives will be better".
No thanks.