I just watched Religulous, and it pretty much strengthened what I already believed: that religion is full of doodoo, and that even if it wasn't it's being run by the corrupt - morally, politically and financially. I remember talking with IranZamin about the okay-ness of having a religion, having a faith/hope in something. But since then till now, I've changed my mind drastically. For me, religion has no place in anything anymore. It's a danger to the world. It's a motivator of emotions and severely lacks logic. What's worse is that people deny certain things in their religion, when they can't...and can't even explain it any other way. It just "IS" for them in many respects and that blind faith is more dangerous than the nuclear bomb.
My favourite part was when Bill Maher was talking to that Vatican priest outside Vatican about all the double-standards and silliness of religion...and he was more emphatic about it than Maher. Funnier than Maher too.
I suggest everyone take a gander at this documentary. It's not really profound. It's not visually stunning a la "March of the Penguins", but it's something that raises questions that people don't like asking because most of those questions carry a stupid and averse reply.
I don't wish to insult any religious people here, but I can't in my own good conscience deny what is inane and incomprehensible.
My favourite part was when Bill Maher was talking to that Vatican priest outside Vatican about all the double-standards and silliness of religion...and he was more emphatic about it than Maher. Funnier than Maher too.
I suggest everyone take a gander at this documentary. It's not really profound. It's not visually stunning a la "March of the Penguins", but it's something that raises questions that people don't like asking because most of those questions carry a stupid and averse reply.
I don't wish to insult any religious people here, but I can't in my own good conscience deny what is inane and incomprehensible.
I actually remember that argument.
You can always recognize intellectuals by the fact that their opinions are not static. They're always probing, reflecting and re-evaluating. They're not afraid to modify their views in light of mounting evidence or changes in circumstance. Even when we argued, I never doubted that about you.
Welcome to the Dark Side.
You can always recognize intellectuals by the fact that their opinions are not static. They're always probing, reflecting and re-evaluating. They're not afraid to modify their views in light of mounting evidence or changes in circumstance. Even when we argued, I never doubted that about you.
Welcome to the Dark Side.