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Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR
I think the world would be better off, but at the same time it would/could potentially be a much more dangerous place. If religion wasn't there the earth would be a very scientific place. WAY more than it is now as there'd be no "playing god" arguement and there'd be some seriously fucked up things happening.
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A very valid and interesting perspective.
Are our morals guided by religion, whether we believe in God or not? No serious scientist today would every want to clone humans, but all voice the importance of stem cell research. American scientists have strict guidelines and difficulty in obtaining funding to work on stem cells because of Bush's religious beliefs. Yet why do we accept that cloning humans is unethical?
Why is murder unacceptable in society.
Why is polygamy unacceptable in Christian society?
Neanderthal man didn't know religion. If he wanted a shag he went to the next cave, clubbed the male occupant and took his woman for a right rodgering. Is it today's society that has deemed this unacceptable behaviour, all on its own, or is it the religious right hand delivering the message?