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Major Nikon

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17. It's actually a negative outcome

Reply to Doreen (Reply #9)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 09:43 PM

Nov 2018

Organized religion skims right off the top by fleecing the flock. When one considers all the resources wasted in the effort which could go to actually helping people, you start to understand the charitable part is really more of a PR move intended to convince the weak minded to part with their resources. It's estimated the Mormon church only gives about 1-2% of it's multi-billion $ take to genuinely charitable causes and the RCC isn't far behind.

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When people discuss religion in general they sometimes speak of theism. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2018 OP

That is exactly what I feel and have said to others. Doreen Nov 2018 #1

Well, some people believe that religions benefit humanity. MineralMan Nov 2018 #2

Religion wants to take credit for altruism thbobby Nov 2018 #5

Sure. Altruism is a natural. MineralMan Nov 2018 #7

Religion wants to take credit for anything that's positive Major Nikon Nov 2018 #16

I have never noticed any benefit. Doreen Nov 2018 #9

Some religious groups do beneficial things. MineralMan Nov 2018 #10

I do realize some groups do beneficial things but Doreen Nov 2018 #13

That's wonderful. Thank you and your mother. MineralMan Nov 2018 #14

If you want the bare truth about how politics and hate effect people Doreen Nov 2018 #15

It's actually a negative outcome Major Nikon Nov 2018 #17

Seems to be mostly Christians who call other Christians fake Major Nikon Nov 2018 #3

Hmm...monetizing atheism? Nah. MineralMan Nov 2018 #4

For one thing there's nothing of even perceived value atheism can offer Major Nikon Nov 2018 #6

That's true enough. MineralMan Nov 2018 #8

... Major Nikon Nov 2018 #11

LOL! And so true. MineralMan Nov 2018 #12