What next in the world?

[pardouncia]

I'm beginning to think that religion is the root of hatred, arrogance, war, death, and strife in our world. Serbians are uprising over the secession of Kosovo. They are upset because it's their spiritual heartland. Hadn't they been told those Serbians living there could continue living there with no restrictions? This isn't supposed to be another

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[vindonnus]

Yep and I'll note that Bush has been particularly ineffective at protecting the U.S.

[thirdhorse]

This is Europe's problem. Bill Clinton had no business committing United States troops to that part of the world.

[pardouncia]

Agreed. If we'd keep our noses out of everyone else's business, we'd be a lot better off. And likely, so would everyone else.

[nexrad]

Actually the action in Serbia was part of NATO. And, I like genocide with my morning coffee as much as the next Axis of Evil member.

Charred human remains as garnish for toast, anyone?

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[horizonrider]

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[pardouncia]

I don't think that the basic idea of Christianity with the ideals of Jesus, not necessarily part of the old testament, in the hands and hearts of those who follow these guidelines true, inspire such. But there are too few of those, and too numerous of those that are unfortunately blind, narrow-minded, easily influenced, easily manipulated, easily riled, and quick to anger, and even more quick to hate. It's both, I think, religion and human nature that work together, no matter the religion, to create these situations. Look at what Rome did in its history. England. Spain. All through history. Yet for lone to state that somehow all other religions are of man's creation while Christianity is not, well, then why is it equally responsible for negative actions? I think no matter the ideals, humans will find ways to warp them. And the warped nature will become entwined in the belief system until it's like that of Muslims. There are too many dark aspects of that religion. Christianity is a more altruistic religion, but the problem is that it

[pardouncia]

It is what religion motivates people to do, in the name of religion. Twisting the ideals, or even not. Or do you, as a Christian, believe all religions are equal? They aren't Christians, those that consider this land holy. Thus their religious motivations are highly different than those a Christian might have. However, forget you the Crusades? The Spanish Inquisition? If religion had not existed, then the darker side of man would not have been expressed in such horrible ways. It is often the source of negative motivation, creating zealots and fanatics. Zionism is in itself a religious idea. Look at what that did. One cannot forget that to put any ideology in human minds will result in these types of situations. I think it unfair to disconnect that which motivates the negative qualities from the negative actions. Years of dogma in civilization after civilization, in the name of religion, have been the cause of countless deaths. Yes, humanity in of itself has these darker qualities, but it takes a molding of minds, the mentality

[pardouncia]

I didn't post this to argue. I was making a statement, perhaps in many parts opinion. It is frustrating that I cannot seem to post anything like this without getting argument. You took much of what I said as insult to Christianity directly when it was insulting religion itself. Organized religion, the mass mindset it creates, and the generational blindness it can build in people toward thinking rationally, even if it means not following suit with what they might have been told or read, often leads to dangerous situations. People rise up and fight and kill and hate based on ideas that themselves are the cause of their anger or 'righteous' zeal. They may twist the ideas, but it is from the ideas that they get to where they are. Any significant belief system in human culture can cause this. Atheists are often arrogant and irrational themselves when it comes to defending their beliefs. I wasn't defining any one religion. But any belief system. That Atheism is of in itself a religion in a sense these days just proves the human need to

[nexrad]

NexNation advocates complete eradication of organized religion except that which is legitimized by The Consul of NexNation.

[pardouncia]

Religious debate always results with the terms 'ignorant' and 'stupid' and even worse insults, the inability to think clearly, nor accept any new information. They are foolish, and one reason I rarely post anything of significance. If I ever say anything, people seem to rise up in arms. Instantly, I am ignorant for what I say, and nothing I say further will change anything. My objective never to argue, I don't put much effort into getting my ideas across. If I were to sit down and 'essay' it, then there would be little that could be said to contest me. But I am too tired, mentally and physically. Working every day for practically nothing and praying that someday life will be what was promised when I was a kid.

Anyway, done with this stuff. Btw, new icon, I can see. Nifty.

[nexrad]

I thoroughly agree, which is why the only time I ever make something known that has significance is through symbols. Then, however, the rare times I have posted anything controversial, I always quell protesters by reminding them that my LJ is a communist entity, and I have no qualms about freezing their pety remarks and then some.

No worries, Mr. Spots. Some state what they do for reasons that are quite clear.