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Originally Posted by Doctordestiny
I can't believe ... why some of you think being religious is a bad thing.
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I am all for any communal group that believes in tolerance, scientific advancement, and promoting equality.
But in my experience most "religious" people aren't all about those things. They are more about things like:
- Homosexuals shouldn't be allowed to marry
- Stem cell research is wrong
- A woman should be forced to bring an unwanted child into the world.
- The natural world exists to serve man
- Humanity is the center of the universe
- Don't question the bible/word of God
Now, I've lately been going to a Unitarian church. Which fortunately accepts everyone (incl. atheists like me), and basically has a message of "don't be a dick to anyone, and try to improve the overall lot of mankind." Which is something I can get behind.
So don't assume that when people call out something as stupid as the idea of "divine birth" that it's a wholehearted attack on religion.
It's just mocking a silly belief that doesn't stand up to even cursory scrutiny - and therefore SHOULD be mocked.