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godfry n. glad · 12-24-2003, 08:07 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rlcjhardesty

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Originally posted by spin
In reading much of what people post to this forum, I often find mention of forgery, fraud, and deception given as having occurred in the development of religious culture. These things involve (remunerative) gain, and manipulation and control of the religionist. Do you believe that they are at the heart of religions? [/QUO

Without a Doubt!!!

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Although, there's no difference between the religious world and the secular world. Seems to be plenty of forgery, fraud and deception in the business world... The sports world... The government (especially the government)... The entertainment industry... Wow, it's just about everywhere! [/B]

Is that so surprising, considering our "moral compass" is built upon forgery, fraud and deception? And delusion.

gng

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