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In Reply to: The power of religion posted by michael sullivan on December 11, 1998 at 10:50:18:

Michael, when you say, "By accepting the word of God as absolute will keep you from 'discovering the truth that lies between us,'" you aren't quite right. It only works that way when you ignore reality. One thing about reading the Bible that must be remembered is that it was writen by humans. We, as a race, are not perfect. When we look back at history books, we constantly remind ourselves that it was writen by the winners. It was changed to suit the views of the writer. We have to look at the Bible the same way. We have to interpret what we think God is trying to get across. That allows for many disagreements.

Religion, at one time, was an answer to all of the unanswered questions. It explained the unexplainable. In this day and age, we feel we have found all of the answers and explained all of the mysteries, but that isn't true. There is so much that is, as of yet, still in question that maybe we still need the religious support that our ancestors had.

I personally believe in God, but I am not all that supportive of organized religion. I feel that each person has the right to express themselves in their own way, that includes how they feel about a Higher Being. Organized religion often times attempts to limit individualism. No one has that right.

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: Michael, when you say, "By accepting the word of God as absolute will keep you from 'discovering the truth that lies between us,'" you aren't quite right. It only works that way when you ignore reality. One thing about reading the Bible that must be remembered is that it was writen by humans. We, as a race, are not perfect. When we look back at history books, we constantly remind ourselves that it was writen by the winners. It was changed to suit the views of the writer. We have to look at the Bible the same way. We have to interpret what we think God is trying to get across. That allows for many disagreements. : Religion, at one time, was an answer to all of the unanswered questions. It explained the unexplainable. In this day and age, we feel we have found all of the answers and explained all of the mysteries, but that isn't true. There is so much that is, as of yet, still in question that maybe we still need the religious support that our ancestors had. : I personally believe in God, but I am not all that supportive of organized religion. I feel that each person has the right to express themselves in their own way, that includes how they feel about a Higher Being. Organized religion often times attempts to limit individualism. No one has that right.

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