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Like where? the Middle East? I would argue it would be much better if you could take away the stranglehold religion has in these regions.
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This is going to solve what exactly? Lol. Religion isn't the main problem in the Middle East. |
Oh really? Do tell.
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The problem is living in an ancient age and never being able to move on because your people have been there for thousands of years and are stuck in the old ways.
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Largely due to religious oppression.
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The Middle East didn't experience an Enlightenment,
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Due mainly to religious oppression.
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so removing one aspect isn't going to change anything.
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While I disagree with that, sadly I have to say that removing said aspect isn't an option in any case so I'm not sure why we're even discussing it.
But going with the ME example, they really are about 150 years overdue for at least some "enlightenment" as you say. I'm not holding my breath or anything but I am cautiously hopeful that these latest widespread protests throughout that part of the world will bring about at least some of that enlightenment. It won't remove their religion but it just might serve to eventually raise their standard of living and increase their rights and freedoms, things we in the decadent evil west often take for granted.
As for the main topic all I can say is I don't believe ALL organized religion is "evil", but will agree that much of it is, as much of history has shown. I don't have a problem with people having a personal spiritual belief system though. People are free to believe (or not believe) any way they want. I only take issue with it when they try to impose their beliefs (or lack thereof) onto everyone else.
In other words people, and religions, should mind their own fucking business.