Hey pgs, there you are. You disappeared on us last night, just around game time. I see you didn't want to play, but that's okay, I'll get to that post eventually.
Okay let's see, do I have a problem with religion? Wow, great question, one that could lead to great conversation. But in short I guess I could easily answer that question by saying yes and no. There are many reasons to support religion in that it gives people a sense of connectivity and community. Religious organizations do great work the world over in helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives. And religion can bring people together in the hardest times imaginable.
Now, as far as the problem or problems I have with religion, well I have a few. See pgs, it's not as simple minded as to one having a singular problem with religion, but I appreciate what you were attempting to achieve with your question. As I said, I have more than one problem. I'll give you a few examples. I have a problem with those in religious authority abusing and taking advantage of people, most specifically children. Also that religion can so divide people that either side will pervert it and kill in the name of it which has occurred throughout history and continues today. I have a problem with the monetization of religion to the point that the world ends up with the likes of Jim and Tammy-Faye Baker. And finally I have a problem with the religious nut-jobs out there who lead their respective and highly gullible flocks astray to say the very least. Remember a fella by the name of Jim Jones? Or how about that Vernon Wayne Howell, boy that guy was a piece of work wasn't he? All in the name of religion.
So while I can see a good side to religion I also easily and readily see the bad.
How about you? What is your viewpoint on religion?
