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Captain Sammitch said:
I'm amazed that past misdeeds play such a big role in determining the net worth of religions worldwide. Animosity is human nature.



So is holding a grudge.

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I think that faith is one of the most vital weapons in overcoming the baser elements of human nature, and I would suggest that those who believe otherwise are so convinced because they had unfortunate encounters with 'religious' individuals who refused to do so.



This sounds a lot like what a Jewish friend of mine once told me. He said that religion is more than a set of rules and restrictions. It's God's way of helping us master our baser instincts and channel them in positive and constructive ways.

I don't know if this is a universal idea amongst the religions, but I liked the sound of that idea. It brings a real world relevancy to religion that seems to often be overlooked in many discussions about it.

Last edited by Methos; 2005-08-15 5:37 AM.
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