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In reply to the discussion: Do You Worship the Correct Supernatural Entity? [View all]bluestarone
(18,582 posts)52. My thinking? That's exactly why religion was ONE of the ways they ( pooty and todays traitors) decided
to use to DIVIDE us. Gotta say it's working for them very well. Never thought Americans would fall for this, but they did. It's the old saying GAWD said TFG is the chosen one and i hate to say it, but religious people are swallowing it hook line and sinker.
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By definition, anyone's religion *must be* the "one true religion" -- otherwise, why believe in it?
Beartracks
Jan 16
#77
It's more about having a being to blame for all the misfortune that befalls one's self.
Ferrets are Cool
Jan 17
#108
My thinking? That's exactly why religion was ONE of the ways they ( pooty and todays traitors) decided
bluestarone
Jan 16
#52
Rather like the Roman Empire, it's not the worship of a particular supernatural entity, but of the emperor
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 16
#13
That's all it will take? If I answer "go away" to that question? Thank God. So not looking forward to growing old
ck4829
Jan 16
#16
No worries about worrying. We have plenty of folks who want to be the Christian Ayatollah of America.
keithbvadu2
Jan 16
#26
I would qualify your premise that generally Protestantism will be the default religion.
no_hypocrisy
Jan 16
#47
Look 'em in the eye and lie! Might even memorize a few verses for emergency use. Myself, I'm a Methodist, and it seems
Dorothy V
Jan 16
#57
I worship Mother Earth. I respect all religions whose doctrines are actually very similar: "Don't be a dick."
Evolve Dammit
Jan 16
#60
If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him. Chinese Buddhist monk Linji Yixuan
Ping Tung
Jan 16
#67
The gang over at X seems lonely and looking for some attention, don't ya think??
Attilatheblond
Jan 16
#70