Ok, I'll give this a try. I completely understand and even agree with some of your observations Zach. I agree that the state of medicare/medicaid, welfare, etc. is rediculous. Our system is backwards, and in some areas punishes those who are working (and/or legal citizens..but thats for another topic) However, I think that though religion is flawed that it is not the root of all these problems. The third beatitude says"blessed are the meek for they shall possess the earth," but the sixth talks about the "pure of spirit"...which I think we can agree all but exists in the public and state of this nation (of course there are exceptions to that, I'm generalizing) Though it is convenient to blame problems that we have as a nation on religion, I think that the argument is flawed. All religion is flawed. If religion were perfect, I don't believe that it could have survived for centuries and through different cultures. These contradictions and flaws allow for religions (whichever one) to adapt and and grow with the societies they cater too.
That being said, I believe that dissecting religion and religious beliefs is a problem. Religion is about faith and direction in one's life. Call me silly or idealistic, but religion is important in a person's life. Even if your religion is made up of only your individual beliefs, everyone needs something to believe in. Having unwaivering faith in some sort of G(g)od or belief system gives you the ability to believe in everything else.
There are many places to point blame these days and many things deserve to be discredited, but I don't think religion is one of them.
-maura
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Thanks for posting Maura! I knew you were smart!
Watch the spelling of Zac's name...
I can't wait to hear what your Nietzsche-loving brother has to say.
no 'h' huh? i'll work on that. as far as my 'Nietzsche-loving brother' is concerned...he's having problems logging into this. he says he can but he can't do anything..retarted? i think yes
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