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Old 11-18-2021, 09:47 AM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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I thought this was a very good essay from the FFRF...about the experiences of one non-christian growing up:

https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol...-shreyas-karki
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Old 11-18-2021, 10:49 AM
 
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I thought this was a very good essay from the FFRF...about the experiences of one non-christian growing up:

https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol...-shreyas-karki
It is a good example of what can sometimes happen when morals are derived from religion, in particular when the morals are by decree courtesy of the religion instead of people thinking for themselves about right and wrong.
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Old 11-18-2021, 10:55 AM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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It is a good example of what can sometimes happen when morals are derived from religion, in particular when the morals are by decree courtesy of the religion instead of people thinking for themselves about right and wrong.
That's a good way to phrase it.
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Old 11-18-2021, 11:11 AM
 
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I thought this was a very good essay from the FFRF...about the experiences of one non-christian growing up:

https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol...-shreyas-karki
Hey, Rice University is not far from me. I am in Pearland.
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