From: "Gregg Strom/BRYX Int'l" 


"Tanj"  wrote in message
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> But not more dangerous than some of the religious belief systems (like Om
> for instance).
>
> While we are at it a couple of points:
>
> - that atheists are more abominable than believers of other religions is a
> fairly common theme.  It is entrenched in Islam, in which a believer in
> other religions may be a guest (albeit to be proseletyzed) but there is no
> hospitality given an atheist.

This shows very much how religions are used as a drug for the populace, as
an aid to the current political structures to minimize dissent.
("Render unto Caesar....")

Islam is also an example of a religion that strives to meld religion and statehood.

> - there is a difference between religion and church.  Most of the
> frightening things about religious groups I see to be entangled with
> institutions, not inspiration.  Although it is true that some of the most
> extreme believers are disavowed by the churches they started in.

I find it scary in the E.R. when I hear a doctor or nurse say, "well
he/she has gone on to a better life".

Terrifying.

gs

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