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Major Nikon

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4. Organized religion is inherently corruptible

Reply to anciano (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 21, 2023, 01:03 PM

Aug 2023

This particular example dispels the myth that non theistic religions are immune from those who use it for nefarious purposes. Unless religion and power are held separate, free thinking dies.

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I love how religion brings people together. n/t spike jones Aug 2023 #2

Absolutely absurd ... anciano Aug 2023 #3

Organized religion is inherently corruptible Major Nikon Aug 2023 #4