Mr Kobayashi
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Are there no benefits to believing in religion?
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Discussing Religion with Kids
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Are there no benefits to believing in religion?
PragueBlue
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Some of the most intelligent people to have lived haven't found it to be nonsense. I doubt you could say the same about standing in front of a car.Nope. If you are at the point of understanding the nonsense that religion is, explain what religion is, but absolutely point out the nonsense that it is.
You wouldn’t leave your kids to decide whether standing in front of a car is good for them or not. You’d point out the danger.
Brightwell’s left peg
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None that wouldn’t be in place absent religion.Are there no benefits to believing in religion?
Brightwell’s left peg
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Shows you the dangerous power of brainwashing children at an impressionable age.Some of the most intelligent people to have lived haven't found it to be nonsense. I doubt you could say the same about standing in front of a car.
PragueBlue
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Obviously those that think differently to you have been brainwashed, whereas those that don't, haven't been. Got it.Shows you the dangerous power of brainwashing children at an impressionable age.
Brightwell’s left peg
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Nailed itObviously those that think differently to you have been brainwashed, whereas those that don't, haven't been. Got it.
Which makes it even more stupid.If they thought it was the wrong way to believe then they wouldn't believe in it, would they?
If you cannot respect someone elses view, if you cannot be tolerant of other people different belief your religion cannot be that good.
Free crisps and wine.Are there no benefits to believing in religion?
PragueBlue
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Thought so.Nailed it
Trevor Morley's Tache
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It allows people to justify their bigotry I suppose.Are there no benefits to believing in religion?
And for those who need some sort of structured moral framework to prop up their lives because they can't understand the basic principle of "Just don't be a dick" without some dusty old story book to guide them it's probably quite useful.
Oh, and those who wish to be absolved of their sins...