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"Would The World Be Better Off Without Religion?" November 21, 2011 8:13 pm bowser

I can remember when this couldn’t be discussed.  I have no idea what role religion is playing on the larger stage except to cause divisiveness and strife.

http://www.npr.org/2011/11/21/142470957/would-the-world-be-better-off-without-religion

  • The problems of the world do not arise from religion, they arise from arrogance, misunderstandings and fear, as explained by ... by johannes 2011-11-23 21:10:49
    • Now that I think about it there is very little difference between religions and the State. Both demand money, ... by bowser 2011-11-24 12:21:55
      • Churches and States do want and need money, but money is basically, ideally, and usually, only a representation of work ... by johannes 2011-11-24 15:13:17
        • The role of money in societies and cultures is an interesting topic and as you point out money is not ... by bowser 2011-11-25 19:03:16
          • I agree that; the role of money in societies and cultures is an interesting topic. Unfortunately I have not studied that ... by johannes 2011-11-26 19:52:02
    • That's one we can agree on by FrankC 2011-11-21 23:37:52
      • Updated Version: They shall cheat their books into Dow shares and their Wall Street Gurus into Untouchables. by Eri 2011-11-22 06:08:20

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