Was America created to destroy Islam?
John McCain,
who says he agrees with the majority of Americans who erroneously
believe the US Constitution established the United States as a
Christian nation, is endorsed by a powerful Christian preacher
who believes America was founded, in part, to destroy Islam!
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Primitive Beliefs or Enlightened Thinking
Primitive Beliefs or Enlightened Thinking
by Pauline Rocco
As human beings, we should always be striving to enrich our lives with knowledge. By so doing, we increase our understanding of ourselves and the natural world. This is the way progress is made. When we reflect upon the progress humanity has made in so many areas, it is truly astounding. Just consider, for example, food production, medicine, transportation, or education methods -- the advances made in each area are amazing. If we examine each of the above mentioned areas, from a historical perspective, we see man's early struggle for survival and the gradual steps to improved living conditions.
Farmers, doctors, engineers, and teachers all use scientific
methods, hence history attests to the developmental progress they
have made. Considering this, a natural question arises. Why is it
that we have not made similar progress in our ideas of religion?
Why is it that so many are locked into a primitive, tribal
religious belief system-- a system wherein "god" hands down commands
etched in stone and threatens to rein down fire and brimstone if not
obeyed? Why do the devoutly religious so often fear science?
The answer is most likely because religious beliefs are instilled in
the mind with fear and guilt. These negative emotions of fear and
guilt are used as weapons against people by the clerics of
"revealed" religion. And these weapons are used most often
against children! Think of that!! Religious beliefs are usually
instilled first in the minds of children. Imagine the consequences
of having superstitious fears and guilt burden the mind of an
innocent child! Have you ever wondered why this continues to
be tolerated?
If a doctor nowadays was using old, unsanitary practices h/she would
be sued for malpractice. And what would happen to a teacher who
tried to teach the three Rs to the "tune of a hickory
stick?" Indeed, as a society we no longer tolerate the beating of
children by their own parents--we recognize it for what it is--child
abuse. Perhaps someday, teaching a child that h/she is born in sin
with an evil nature, and needs Jesus dying on the cross for
redemption, will be seen for what it is--mental abuse-- by society
at large.
As Deists, we don't want to wait for society at large to come to its
collective senses. We should be speaking up now, by at least
raising the question: Why haven't we advanced in our understanding
of God? Why in the 21st Century does society cling to its
primitive, tribal concept of an angry, vengeful God?
Society needs the enlightened thinking of Deism. It needs to know
that to begin to understand Nature is the first step in
understanding the Creator. That should be our task as Deists. The
Enlightenment was meant to be shared.
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Both Democratic candidates promote the nonsense of
the Bible!
Hilary Clinton says, "I think the whole Bible is real." So she believes in the talking donkey (Numbers 22:28), that any nation that will not serve Israel should "be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:10-12), among many other ridiculous claims! Based on the blank check both Democratic and Republican politicians give to Israel, it appears they're all strong believers in the Hebrew Bible!
Barack Obama gave a speech in which he used the genocidal maniacs, Moses and Joshua, as great examples to be followed! It's pathetic and dangerous when in this nuclear age politicians still cling to the insanity found in the Bible, Torah and Koran! Here are just two examples to demonstrate that Moses and Joshua were murderous butchers. Deuteronomy 2:34 in which Moses brags about killing "men, women and the little ones", and Joshua 6:21 which says the Hebrews "utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword." How Obama can think this is good is beyond reason!
Hilary Clinton says, "I think the whole Bible is real." So she believes in the talking donkey (Numbers 22:28), that any nation that will not serve Israel should "be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:10-12), among many other ridiculous claims! Based on the blank check both Democratic and Republican politicians give to Israel, it appears they're all strong believers in the Hebrew Bible!
Barack Obama gave a speech in which he used the genocidal maniacs, Moses and Joshua, as great examples to be followed! It's pathetic and dangerous when in this nuclear age politicians still cling to the insanity found in the Bible, Torah and Koran! Here are just two examples to demonstrate that Moses and Joshua were murderous butchers. Deuteronomy 2:34 in which Moses brags about killing "men, women and the little ones", and Joshua 6:21 which says the Hebrews "utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword." How Obama can think this is good is beyond reason!
At least 50 people were blinded due to religious
superstition!
50 people who believed there was an image of the fictional virgin Mary on the sun were blinded due to looking directly at the sun while trying to see the image! Our God-given reason is the only thing that will protect us from such ignorance and superstition - if we decide to use it!
50 people who believed there was an image of the fictional virgin Mary on the sun were blinded due to looking directly at the sun while trying to see the image! Our God-given reason is the only thing that will protect us from such ignorance and superstition - if we decide to use it!