Did I mention I'm an atheist? That aside my take is that if there is a god then all theist religions are wrong because they all imbued their...
Perhaps a deeper question would be is god an illusion? Ant hills are remarkably complex. They're built by thousands of tiny amoral insects. They...
Interesting, I had a debate with a scientologist who was adamant that scientology does not have beliefs, they know. He also said that because they...
You're correct there are certain "religious" practices which can be addictive due to the euphoric state they induce in practitioners; which is why...
I agree it is fanaticism that tends to be the problem regardless of what it forms around.
Mike, I guess it's like the old adage, one man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist. Let's not forget "the west" initially sponsored "Al...
Sure, any fool can take drugs but does that fact invalidate the experience or make it any less than one experienced through meditation? The...
I agree entirely with this post. Interesting views though Dattaswammi1.
Excuse my ignorance but if God made mankind in his image are we all not in some way manifestations of God?
I don't think religion need be removed rather religious fanaticism needs to be addressed. What causes people to become religious zealots? What...
As someone who has experimented with a few drugs as well as some deep meditation I can tell you this. The physical effects of some of the milder...
Interesting post, I believe spirituality can provide relief for tensions and anxiety for those prepared to accept it. Hypnosis can do the same....
Interface is certainly useful in trying to promote tolerance and understanding of other religious views. My personal opinion is that if there is...
God is a personification, a human perception of something.
Totally agree those with patriotic fervour are very much like suicide bombers. Religion is by no means the only tool that can create zealots. We...
In short I blame A church or certain churches but before anyone gets defensive here is some clarification. I am using the narrower definition of...
Is religion a force for good? The knee jerk reaction from most people who hold to a religious belief is "yes, of course it is." Then when you...
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