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Originally posted by Agamemnon+Jan 21 2005, 03:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Agamemnon @ Jan 21 2005, 03:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-GerryCheevers@Jan 21 2005, 07:50 PM
I implicate the group that was present and refused AID for the people of that region because they would not convert to their "Christian" religion! I am also 100% positive that a good portion of that aid came directly from people like me who do not share their particular beliefs. I implicate them because that is who they are. I am not an Agnostic at all, I dont believe in Gods, Ghosts or Supernatural beings at all. I was brought up to be accepting and open, not to discriminate or judge. I am raising a family the same way, and I hope that my children's decisions will be educated and well-thought-out. Should they choose to join an organized religion I will support them, but I hope they can find a sect which preaches tolerance and acceptance, not discrimination.
Who says Religion isnt an Ideology? Organized religion? Are you only allowed to have rational thoughts if you are part of an organized religion? If anyone makes comments against organized religion of anykind why is it irrational? If this were Muslims or Jews or any other idealogue would anyone care? Or would they be outraged?
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Still, you're basically picking out this one example and using it to maintain that for some reason 'all' religious groups are worse at charitable distribution then 'all' secular groups. That's BS. Do a little investigation, and I'm sure you'll find PLENTY of fantastically positive Christian missions.
Ever hear of Mother Theresa? I hear she did some positive stuff, and the local (non-Christian) people seemed to really dig her.
Also, as it was a Christian group (if not Cathoic), I'd surmise that most of those particular donations came from Christians (if not Catholics). Therefore they are clearly not 'like you' as you maintain.
You might want to check your overt anti-religiousness if you want your kids growing up free of bias, you seem to be full of it. [/b][/quote]
Actually I tend to bomb in on most of the religious posts here...so Im not simply picking up on just this one.
Of course you sound extremely tolerant yourself Mr Armageddon? Its always the same response I receive when trying to explain the negative aspects of religion. Organized religion does a masterful job of promoting itself...in all aspects!
By the way...the local people who "dug" Mother Theresa were shunned by their own religions and people.