What can we attribute to religion and what do we not attribute to religion?
There is no doubt that many evil things have been done and are done in the name of religion. I would argue that there are also good things that have been done in the name of religion. If a person is mean and hateful and religious is religion blamed for the faults of the individual? If a person is selfless and caring and religious is religion the cause of the compassion? Shane and I had a conversation a few days ago about Mother Teresa. I don't know a lot about her, but I know that she did a lot to help people and she did it in the name of religion (or God). Was it 'religion' that inspired her, or a heart for people? Could a non-religious person or a person ascribing to another religion be just as dedicated to helping others? Is it wrong to help others with the intent to convert?
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OMG ...one question at a time!!!!!!!! hehehehe honestly complex prolems have complex solutions.. (multipolar in nature) one at a time hehehe!!!!
ReplyDeletePeople do nice things with out the aid of religion......altruism doesnt need a cross.
Within religion is conversion the primary motivation though?
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