I'm an atheist and I couldn't disagree more. If only because I find a lot of places of worship to be very beautiful. I don't care if anyone thinks that's a stupid reason, some of those buildings have a lot of historical significance and are just amazing (not that I know anything about architecture:P).
"people tend to oppress people who believe different"
And how are you any different to these people? You want these people to be force away from a place that they believe is sacred, which I'm guessing is partly due to them believing different things to you. I think there are some problems with religion, but you make it sound like the buildings are responsible for them. I fail to see how they have anything to do with the negative aspects of religion.
Agreed. The historical buildings have cultural value, if nothing else. They tell us about our past and show what our ancestors could accomplish. That's reason enough for me not to want them torn down, even if I do thinkthat their original purpose is quite silly.
I'm also an atheist, and I agree with you, bananaface. There are a lot of awful things caused by religion, but trying to force people to stop practising won't fix any of them.
Caused by religion? That's like saying that the internet caused me a porn addiction.
I like you, but I hate it when people say things like "Science did this, religion did that", give credit where credit is due rather than shifting personal responsibility onto groups and facets, to the people, not to the creation and the institution itself.
No, you're right, it's an oversimplification. What I should have said is "There are aspects of religions that I think are harmful". For instance, I think that the belief that faith is virtuous is harmful.
Is it normal that I think all religous buldings should be torn down?
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I'm an atheist and I couldn't disagree more. If only because I find a lot of places of worship to be very beautiful. I don't care if anyone thinks that's a stupid reason, some of those buildings have a lot of historical significance and are just amazing (not that I know anything about architecture:P).
"people tend to oppress people who believe different"
And how are you any different to these people? You want these people to be force away from a place that they believe is sacred, which I'm guessing is partly due to them believing different things to you. I think there are some problems with religion, but you make it sound like the buildings are responsible for them. I fail to see how they have anything to do with the negative aspects of religion.
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I love you.
Agreed. The historical buildings have cultural value, if nothing else. They tell us about our past and show what our ancestors could accomplish. That's reason enough for me not to want them torn down, even if I do thinkthat their original purpose is quite silly.
Thumbs up banana!
I'm also an atheist, and I agree with you, bananaface. There are a lot of awful things caused by religion, but trying to force people to stop practising won't fix any of them.
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Caused by religion? That's like saying that the internet caused me a porn addiction.
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No, you're right, it's an oversimplification. What I should have said is "There are aspects of religions that I think are harmful". For instance, I think that the belief that faith is virtuous is harmful.
*Applauds*Well put.
I gave you thumbs up.