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Athena · Oct 31, 2007, 04:32 pm

This is a discussion that needs to be held with all religious groups. We know right now, some Muslims are insisting they do not need a constitution, because they have the Koran. Evidently Mohammed was a genius as he blended Christianity and Judaism with the Arab culture and created a religion, that for awhile, made territory of Islam, and Muslims the most progressive and successful of all civilizations. They were more scientific and advanced than Christians in Europe, who were unscientific and superstitious, and did reject everything not in the bible.

Unfortunately, the birth of new thought that can benefit humanity, becomes a stumbling stone to humanity when it is formalized into religious organizations that than operate to survive, and stop evolving with the addition of new thought, and incorporation of new ideas learned through commerce and trade with others.

Religions claim their holy books provide all the information we need to know, and that anything not in agreement with the holy book is false and dangerous. This fear of the unknown is common to humans, and is expressed in myth. The bible begins with telling us there is forbidden information. Zues objected to man having fire, because he feared with the technology of fire, man would learn all other technologies and than rival the Gods. This is in fact what happened. We are now technological smart, but unwise. However, we can correct this problem, because the real answer to our problems is a moral issue subjective to reason, not a religious issue, or unavoidable destiny, determined by a God.

Democracy addresses the moral issue. Democracy begins with the belief that reason, is the controlling force of the universe, and we are all capable of discovering the reason, and living by reason. That is studying nature and humanity, and then sharing what we learn and think, which stimulates more thinking, and evolves new thoughts, steadily increasing the consciousness of know truths. Democracy is an on going process of such discoverying truth and discussion and coming to a consensus on the best reasoning, governing ourselves based on reasoning and consent. We don't have a God who rewards or punishes us depending on if we please or displease him, but we do understand there are consequences to what we think, say and do.

Muckraker's post in the thread questioning if humans are animals, is perfect for introducing why democracy is superior to a theocracy.

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Athena Volcanic Erupter Location: Oregon Posts: 5,172	Why Democracy and not Theocracy This is a discussion that needs to be held with all religious groups. We know right now, some Muslims are insisting they do not need a constitution, because they have the Koran. Evidently Mohammed was a genius as he blended Christianity and Judaism with the Arab culture and created a religion, that for awhile, made territory of Islam, and Muslims the most progressive and successful of all civilizations. They were more scientific and advanced than Christians in Europe, who were unscientific and superstitious, and did reject everything not in the bible. Unfortunately, the birth of new thought that can benefit humanity, becomes a stumbling stone to humanity when it is formalized into religious organizations that than operate to survive, and stop evolving with the addition of new thought, and incorporation of new ideas learned through commerce and trade with others. Religions claim their holy books provide all the information we need to know, and that anything not in agreement with the holy book is false and dangerous. This fear of the unknown is common to humans, and is expressed in myth. The bible begins with telling us there is forbidden information. Zues objected to man having fire, because he feared with the technology of fire, man would learn all other technologies and than rival the Gods. This is in fact what happened. We are now technological smart, but unwise. However, we can correct this problem, because the real answer to our problems is a moral issue subjective to reason, not a religious issue, or unavoidable destiny, determined by a God. Democracy addresses the moral issue. Democracy begins with the belief that reason, is the controlling force of the universe, and we are all capable of discovering the reason, and living by reason. That is studying nature and humanity, and then sharing what we learn and think, which stimulates more thinking, and evolves new thoughts, steadily increasing the consciousness of know truths. Democracy is an on going process of such discoverying truth and discussion and coming to a consensus on the best reasoning, governing ourselves based on reasoning and consent. We don't have a God who rewards or punishes us depending on if we please or displease him, but we do understand there are consequences to what we think, say and do. Muckraker's post in the thread questioning if humans are animals, is perfect for introducing why democracy is superior to a theocracy.