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Quote by: Isherwood “Our technical advances in the art of war have finally rendered our religious differences—and hence our religious beliefs—antithetical to our survival." |
that's a little above me. I'll take your word for it, Ish. Reading deep, huh? Sheesh! summary for the blonde guy! Nevermind, I think I get it.
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"We can no longer ignore the fact that billions of our neighbors believe in the metaphysics of martyrdom "
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that is bizarre, now that you mention it. I guess I'm proof that millions (?) of people are living both reletively happy and relatively harmlessly without any form of religion. Aren't we all religeous in our own ways? I mean habits and passions. But martyrdom is Dangerous! With a capitol D.see?
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"because our neighbors are now armed with chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. There is no doubt that these developments mark the terminal phase of our credulity. Words like “God” and “Allah” must go the way of “Apollo” and “Baal,” or they will unmake our world.” (page 13)
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True. Damn it it's true. I agree. With these religious fanatics in charge, it's hard to attack the individuals without attacking the religion. Religion may be bunk as a governing policy, but everyone has a right to have religion, everyone knows that, and I happen to agree with that policy. Religion is a personal thing. Not to be forced on others. Suggested? fine. Forced? never. Removing our threat in this country would have to be serious surgery. Many would have to attack the infected tissue without hurting the delicate organ (religion).
. Moving on. Yeah, well. Like I said attack the misguided individuals without attack the religion. Whew!
To me, it's plain and simple and the answer was waiting for me at the bottom of the thread.
Let there be. When we get back to where we once belonged, so to speak, lets let there be. All in favor...