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In reply to the discussion: The Roman Catholic Church Has Had 1800 Years [View all]erronis
(16,984 posts)31. Late to this conversation but trying to catch up. I also don't understand guillaumeb's
rationalizations.
The RCC is a huge commercial operation preying on consumers. It has practiced "infowars" long before even Machiavelli and other operators.
Their product is a totally non-testable afterlife and their dues are similar to other money-grubbing entities that will either deduct your bank account every week/month, require a donation in a ornate tithing plate, or perhaps send some thugs to your house to get the required payments.
Not to deny that other "faiths" don't practice similar skull-duggery. The sheep are easily persuaded and the cons start to believe their own con.
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That 1800 years is probably one big reason why it's so resistant to self-improvement.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2018
#9
Late to this conversation but trying to catch up. I also don't understand guillaumeb's
erronis
Sep 2018
#31
There are no "rationalizations" as you characterize them, simply observations.
guillaumeb
Sep 2018
#37