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Old 05-11-2009, 05:13 PM   #75
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Regarding a bit more of the OP.....I think instead of a push AWAY from religion, we're seeing a push away from the fanatical, hardline approach to religious beliefs.

Which I think we would all agree is good.

And with that comes a greater acceptance of evolution, and different liberal ideas.
Yeah and this is for me what I would expect from a more informed less isolated generation that has access to more ideas, cultures, etc.

I believe we'll be seeing a move away from the old traditional church that takes hard line stances on social issues, what will come out of all that is probably 'new' churches in the next 50 years with more forward thinking ideas but still holding onto some core values, family, faith, community, charity, etc.. And move away from divisive and polarizing ideas like gay marriage, stem cells, abortion, etc..

My problem isn't religion, yes obviously I'm not a fan and I know you can live a great life without it. But I'm realistic, and I'm a big fan of modernizing religion, moving more away from dogma and evolving what a religious person is taught and preached to.

I would love if we got back to preaching more about charity, helping the poor, doing more for other people than the focus on divisive issues.

I'm certain Gay marriage is going to be something people 50 years from now look back on us and shake their heads, akin to how we look at how people tried to deny women the vote 90 yrs ago.

I think thats why this article is hopeful, not because its for atheists, but for the moderate normal religious person, who probably is as sick of dogmatic fundy's as much as I am.
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