"religion" is a dangerous meme? Not a particular religion, just "religion" in general?<br><br>Why denounce religion? I can understand your personal decision to not partake of religion, but how is it productive to actively campaign against it? Let's say you could 'wipe out' the religion meme, what would you go after next? Prevailing public opinion? That would be a good way to ensure that everyone is forced to think for themselves too. Maybe once you accomplish that, you can denounce general consensus just for the fun of it.
<br><br>sorry about the sarcasm. I'm aware of it, but rarely turn it off. Honestly though, I am curious what you think about the value of even attempting to 'fight' a religion meme.<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">
On 9/28/06, <b class="gmail_sendername">Samantha Atkins</b> <<a href="mailto:sjatkins@mac.com">sjatkins@mac.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<a href="mailto:matus@matus1976.com">matus@matus1976.com</a> wrote:<br>> "Absolute statements are stupid. "<br>><br>> Of course that is an absolute statement, so is it stupid as well?<br>><br>> ----- Original Message -----
<br>> On 9/27/06, John K Clark <<a href="mailto:jonkc@att.net">jonkc@att.net</a>> wrote:<br>><br>>> All religions are stupid, but some religions are more stupid than others.<br>>><br>>><br>>
<br>> Absolute statements are stupid. Some more so than others.<br>><br>> If you're just trolling for comments, then I'm sorry I responded. If you<br>> really are too close-minded to realize that your anti-religious beliefs are
<br>> approaching religious zeal, then I am sorry for you. If neither of these<br>> are true, then disregard this email. :)<br>><br>><br>><br>><br>> _______________________________________________<br>
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</a><br>><br>As many of you know I am no stranger to religion and religious<br>sentiments. I fully understand its attraction and power. Because I<br>understand and have "been there" I consider religion the most dangerous
<br>meme complex on the planet. I thus believe that opposing it and<br>denouncing it is extremely important to the health and wellbeing of<br>humanity.<br><br>- samantha<br>_______________________________________________
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