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16. Religion wants to take credit for anything that's positive

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 10:36 PM

Nov 2018

...while simultaneously denying responsibility for anything that's negative. Kinda funny how that works, but fortunately humor is a gift from Jesus.

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When people discuss religion in general they sometimes speak of theism. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2018 OP

That is exactly what I feel and have said to others. Doreen Nov 2018 #1

Well, some people believe that religions benefit humanity. MineralMan Nov 2018 #2

Religion wants to take credit for altruism thbobby Nov 2018 #5

Sure. Altruism is a natural. MineralMan Nov 2018 #7

Religion wants to take credit for anything that's positive Major Nikon Nov 2018 #16

I have never noticed any benefit. Doreen Nov 2018 #9

Some religious groups do beneficial things. MineralMan Nov 2018 #10

I do realize some groups do beneficial things but Doreen Nov 2018 #13

That's wonderful. Thank you and your mother. MineralMan Nov 2018 #14

If you want the bare truth about how politics and hate effect people Doreen Nov 2018 #15

It's actually a negative outcome Major Nikon Nov 2018 #17

Seems to be mostly Christians who call other Christians fake Major Nikon Nov 2018 #3

Hmm...monetizing atheism? Nah. MineralMan Nov 2018 #4

For one thing there's nothing of even perceived value atheism can offer Major Nikon Nov 2018 #6

That's true enough. MineralMan Nov 2018 #8

... Major Nikon Nov 2018 #11

LOL! And so true. MineralMan Nov 2018 #12