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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: TimF who wrote (15676)6/5/2001 8:47:05 PM
From: Solon  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
Prosyletizing would seem to only be obscene if you start with the idea that the religon is false (and its not necessarily obscene even then).

I find most religions obscene because of the concepts they espouse such as eternal torture, racial superiority, and so forth. Different religions have diverse dogmas, but I am generally insulted by the subjective prattling.

I don't see a lot of force by religious organizations any more.

The reason the force is less easily seen is due to the opposing forces which contain it. In many countries it is not contained. In some countries it is. History has shown us the horror of religious dominance when the bridle was off the horse.

I forget who said, "the price of freedom is eternal vigilence," but I agree with it. I have no doubt the world will be run by madmen once again. I simply hope it will wait for a few years...
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