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Originally Posted by Knalus
I like how, for once, skeptics are talking about a social issue without claiming that religion is the cause of the problem. Perhaps, if they dig a little deeper, the "community" gets a little larger, and things go on longer, they'll start to realize that many of the superficial issues that are brought up as evils of religion aren't caused by religion itself, but instead are issues that humans have with other humans. As a religions person AND a scientist, I have to say that the most damning thing that the recent surge of interest in skepticism and atheism has brought forward to me, is that religion hasn't been overly effective at "fixing" the ills of society. I find it interesting to see that to some, atheism isn't helping much either.
Chalk me up as a "skeptic" of skepticism and atheism gaining much traction in making the world a better place.
Please, I just wanted to point something out, not get into a pissing match disguised as an argument. Please understand that.
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Skeptics rarely talk about religion while wearing their skeptic hats, unless it is to do with the evolution vs. creation debate. Surely many skeptics are also atheists and humanists, but religion is not a common topic in skeptic discussions.