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In reply to the discussion: Is religion a clear and present danger? [View all]onenote
(42,599 posts)53. So what do you propose doing about it
A "clear and present danger" isn't something to be ignored. So what is your proposal for driving religion from America (and the world).
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Quite true! There would be a substitute and just as bad or worse IMO. Humans might
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#51
I was just thinking of 'no religion' guidelines. Booted may be too strong. How abt 'transferred'?
Panich52
Feb 2015
#15
Same here! Most of what I see in religion is bigotry and hatred toward others. Religion is just
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#56
In this instance I would have to answer no. But if you had said are religious fanatics dangerous I
jwirr
Feb 2015
#12
You aren't the writer of the OP - but I gather that if you want to do things respectfully
el_bryanto
Feb 2015
#18
And if a believe reads that book and says "Well I'm unconvinced - I continue to have faith in God."
el_bryanto
Feb 2015
#21
So you believe there is a link between the Constitution and the end of witch burning.
onenote
Feb 2015
#43
please explain how an uncritical belief in the reanimation of dead bodies isn't "fanatical..."
mike_c
Feb 2015
#61
The clear and present danger is the coddling of those that choose faith over reason.
cleanhippie
Feb 2015
#37
It's an observation. Religion will never be gone, but recognition for what it often is
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#59
No. Fundamentalism, extremism, prejudging, bigotry, those are the dangers.
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#68
It is the deranged minds that twist what religions say to justify their own atrocities.
Jamastiene
Feb 2015
#71