BobDigital
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I do not believe in God. However I don't tend to lecture people on why they shouldn't but I do have stronger views on Religion as opposed to just God belief. Most people are generally good and if they are in a religion they want said religion to be a force for good as well. Many times it is.
To just take a small example many churches in my area do food drives for the less fortunate. It is hard to argue that is not a positive thing even if you disagree with the religious beliefs of the people who do it. Of course there are many secular food drives and charities as well so it is not like these people could do it absent of their religion but if it gets more people to that has to be considered a good result.
All that being said we know many harmful things happens solely due to religion. Putting the obvious terrorist attacks aside I would like to focus on the christian religion as that is what most people here would identify as. Things like denying condoms to Africa that would help prevent AIDs due to their view on sex is one example.
When you give money to your church do those type of things cross your mind? When your religion is unwilling to change their harmful actions do you have thoughts about leaving your church or doubts about if you are doing the right thing being in it?
To just take a small example many churches in my area do food drives for the less fortunate. It is hard to argue that is not a positive thing even if you disagree with the religious beliefs of the people who do it. Of course there are many secular food drives and charities as well so it is not like these people could do it absent of their religion but if it gets more people to that has to be considered a good result.
All that being said we know many harmful things happens solely due to religion. Putting the obvious terrorist attacks aside I would like to focus on the christian religion as that is what most people here would identify as. Things like denying condoms to Africa that would help prevent AIDs due to their view on sex is one example.
When you give money to your church do those type of things cross your mind? When your religion is unwilling to change their harmful actions do you have thoughts about leaving your church or doubts about if you are doing the right thing being in it?
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