[the truth]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Not all irrational belief systems are religious. Does it then follow that religious belief systems are not irrational? I don't think so, personally.

I certainly don't think that religion is the root of all of the world's problems or that there would never again be any senseless massacre without religion... but I think it would certainly be a start.

start of what? are you planning to destroy all of the tens of thousands of Christian based laws than are the bedrock of western civilization too? what exactly was it that Christ said that you hate so much?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by the truth

start of what? are you planning to destroy all of the tens of thousands of Christian based laws than are the bedrock of western civilization too? what exactly was it that Christ said that you hate so much?

Me personally? No. I would say that just because a lot of law is based on a Christian background, is no reason to continue with the religion. A lot of moral philosophy, including many Christian tales and values, have roots in older mythology such as the Greek and Roman Gods. Do we have to continue to worship those, too?

He hasn't said anything that I particularly "hate", it's just that... None of the supernatural stuff in the Bible is actually true, Jesus wasn't the son of (or a human avatar of) a supreme being (God) because it's highly unlikely that such a being even exists. For a third time: strong, irrational belief can be warped and twisted to nefarious purpose. The specifics of the belief do not matter. The problem is the mindset that is able to believe it, and the level of control that can be taken by figures who wish to exploit it.