100% same religion = more peace? (extremist, dictators, government, own)
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You still confuse organized religion with the truth message of Christianity and Christ himself. What you said is partly correct; however all denominations are still Christian and part of Christianity (exception of Mormonism & JW's because they deny the divinity of Christ/trinity).
You're the one who is confused.
Your drivel about the truth message of Christianity is inane, when confronted by the reality of human behavior. There are over 45,000 denominations. They often don't get along.
The world would be more peaceful if we got rid of 100% of religion.
wrong, wrong, wrong. just because you eliminate religion doesnt mean that somehow people are not going to fight anymore. as i said people have been fighting each other over resources for millennia, and religion had NOTHING to do with it.
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Originally Posted by desertdetroiter
LMAO...you've gotta be kidding me.
Religion is a major catalyst in the history of the world's wars and corruption. Often enough, THE main catalyst.
There's a reason why the most secular nations in the world live in perpetual peace, while the most religious nations are always in conflict...not to mention that the more religious a nation is, the more backwards and medieval it tends to be.
wrong again. religion is a convenient scapegoat for many wars. in truth few wars have been fought over religion.
Do you think the world will be in more peaceful if individual country was 100% of same religion, such as America being 100% Christian, Europe 100% Christian, Pakistan 100% Muslim, North Korea 100% atheist, India 100% Hindu, Israel 100% Jewish, etc.?
I have no issue converting to any silly religion, so no religion could ever have 100% support without trying to force others to believe in their religion.
no!
You look history.
you think the Catholics and Protestants love each other in Ireland?
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Originally Posted by ArabicHabibi
Do you think the world will be in more peaceful if individual country was 100% of same religion, such as America being 100% Christian, Europe 100% Christian, Pakistan 100% Muslim, North Korea 100% atheist, India 100% Hindu, Israel 100% Jewish, etc.?
They still claim that their faith, their interpretation, their beliefs are the TRUTH. And everyone else's is FALSE. Don't try to ignore that.
He isn't ignoring it. He's telling you that it's wrong. There's a difference.
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When the Pentecostal preacher says EVERYONE who doesn't believe what he is preaching is going to go to Hell, he's not saying that the Armenian Orthodox are going to get into heaven.
Uh, yes, in fact he is saying exactly that. The Presbyterians believe the Lutherans are going to Heaven. The Baptists believe the Anglicans are going to Heaven. The Methodists believe the Episcopalians are going to heaven. They all believe that accepting Christ as your savior is what saves you. You simply have no clue what you're talking about. You and your "blah blah blah" can be as rude and condescending as you want, but you're not in possession of the facts. Go learn what Christianity really is rather than assuming you know everything.
He isn't ignoring it. He's telling you that it's wrong. There's a difference.
Uh, yes, in fact he is saying exactly that. You simply have no clue what you're talking about. You and your "blah blah blah" can be as rude and condescending as you want, but you're not in possession of the facts. Go learn what Christianity really is rather than assuming you know everything.
He is ignoring reality.
It doesn't matter if he thinks it's wrong.
The FACT that preachers stand up in front of their congregations and tell them that only THEY, the true believers will get into heaven, and that those congregations BELIEVE that, is the FACT that governs human behavior.
And if you don't understand that, then you are the one without a clue.
Do you think the world will be in more peaceful if individual country was 100% of same religion, such as America being 100% Christian, Europe 100% Christian, Pakistan 100% Muslim, North Korea 100% atheist, India 100% Hindu, Israel 100% Jewish, etc.?
It's not possible so this is a waste of a question.
At one point in time, Europe was mostly Christian. There were Jews (who were being persecuted), a handful of Muslims along the Mediterranean, and various 'pagans' but it was most Christian, unified under the pope. So we'll say it was nearly 100% Christian. And what happened in the 1400s? The Protestant reformation.
This is significant because it proves that even if everyone is the same religion, that can't be expected to last forever. People will start to disagree and it will get violent.
If you want peace, you get people to not take their religion overly seriously. Respect the faith of others and keep an open mind. Problem solved.
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Originally Posted by rbohm
wrong again. religion is a convenient scapegoat for many wars. in truth few wars have been fought over religion.
Nope. While it's true that many wars have numerous reasons, religion is a pretty common one. Most of Europe's history since the fall of Rome has involved conflict revolving around religion.
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