Monthly Archives: July 2016
Religion’s unearned harmlessness—1
One of the purported features of theistic religions is that—even in the absence of evidence for their extraordinary claims and even if completely fabricated—they are essentially harmless; they are innocuous. As to Christianity, it is said to have given the … Continue reading
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The immorality of religion’s morality
Religious people in the major religions regularly contend that authoritative morality comes exclusively from whatever god they espouse. Religion-based moral codes do contain some sensible rules of behavior, but are awash in shibboleths more damaging than helpful. In terms of … Continue reading
Posted in Gays and other LGBTQs, Morality
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John just thinking . . . . 