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It was bad enough when people like Huckabee and Dobson blamed secularists for the gun violence that's been plaguing our country, but now, it seems, this Catholic wants to blame the entire sinking economy on secularism.
He seems to think that the threat of hell and the promise of heaven are what we're lacking most in achieving financial security.
For realz.
SMH.
I suppose someone is going to ask what the question is for debate. How about this: Let's debate the notion that without religion, people are incapable of making rational and beneficial decisions for the betterment of self and mankind.
Answer QuestionAsked by jsbenkert at 8:04 PM on Dec. 28, 2012 in Religious Debate
Level 37 (87,630 Credits)Of course the suicide bombers are not carrying out the will of their god or any god. But they believe they are. They are convinced that it is the will of their god, and that there is a reward for them. Why else would someone annihilate him- or herself? Is there any other reason they would choose such a method of destruction that also involves destroying themselves? They are promised a better life after death. That is what compels them to such drastic measures. It's insanity, to be sure, but it's brought on by religious zeal.
Comment by jsbenkert (original poster) at 10:59 AM on Jan. 3, 2013
It is narcissism plain and simple, people on average do not care for others they think only of themselves and what they have or don't have. They don't care how their actions or their mouths or opinions affect anyone else. They want total acceptance even if what they are doing or saying is wrong or not good. Regardless of their religious beliefs or lack there of. Narcissism does not discriminate against anything it affects all people from all walks of life and of all ages. We live in a selfish society, where I will tell you where you are wrong but don't you dare tell me that I am wrong. From Hollywood to Politics, to housewives, murders, criminals, teens. Selfishness runs rampant in our society and it is ONLY getting worse.
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