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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I believe religion, in spite of all the wrongs that are done in its name, has and will continue to be the most stabilizing force for justice, hope and stabililty in the world.
Science on the other hand is a wonderful thing when used for good. When used for evil purposes, has unlimited potential to harm humanity.
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As much as I disagree with my friend Cheese about the irrelevance of religion, he makes a point worth reitterating: when dealing with religion and science you cannot assume the worst of one and give the other the benefit of the doubt. Your statement about science applies probably even more accurately to religion; I would caution anyone in that on their own the entities of religion and science are completely amoral. The are neither good, nor evil; and they are not exclusively responsible for triumph and tragedy. People use both to service their own slefish and selfless desires; to benefit their ego or their community. The problem you have with religion, Cheese is a problem with the nature of man. That man is a complicated creature, who must balance his passion and sentience with his desires for preservation, pleasure and progress.