Recent content by Godheads_Lament

This, plus altruism seems to have evolved quite seperately and independently from religion altogether. Additionally, I'm inherently going to be distrustful of someone if their ulterior motive in helping people is effectively to help themselves, i.e. into personal gain in terms of an afterlife...

Whilst I agree in principle, it's unfortunate that the organised part isn't entirely necessary. I'm not unfamiliar with plenty of incidents whereby, very broadly, those in a position of power (notably parents) extend their beliefs onto (notably, their children) in a way that is not necessarily...

I would point out that perhaps it is too simplistic to imply that because religion has a few benefits that you can name, the rest of the bad shit (no matter how trivial) should be permissable? Apologies if this wasn't what you were trying to get across but that's how I read it :)

Not that I want to speak for an entire group, but that's a nice thought, unfortunately even moderist religion impacts our lives in a big way - mostly in reference to the entire secularist vs. freedom of expression governance style, notably in public office.

Being tolerant is one thing, and I would define it as not forcing someone to stop believing in one particular thing (or force them to believe what you believe). The only condition would be insofar as it demonstratably doesn't impact others, either directly or indirectly. We must never be...

Indeed. I think that what you're saying could perhaps be summarised by "don't open your mind so much your brain falls out."

I think you're confusing an atheists interjection pointing out flawed logic and faulty reasoning illustrated frequently by theists with simple religious bashing. The former is completely acceptable and should be encouraged by rational thought (i.e. do not believe in something without evidence)...