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[–]JasonCarswellVoluntaryist 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

For both there are pros and cons to faith and community as well as seeing though myth, authority, and deeper understanding of the natural world.

When I was much younger I was dead set against Christianity and supported the idea of the separation of church and state. I still think that's necessary but it's only a distraction and meager portion of what needs to be done. We need a separation of banks and state, corporations and state, and in general decentralize all the things, but especially centers of power.

I won't ever stop being an atheist, but I will also not wage misplaced hate on religion when there are more critical targets to deconstruct.

Blind faith in authorities and government are the greatest threats to humanity.

[–]Dragonerne 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Separation of church and state is a way for jews to get into power in Christian nations.

Blind faith in authorities and government are the greatest threats to humanity.

I think Christianity might be something for you then. It gives you freedom directly from a divine authority.

[–]JasonCarswellVoluntaryist 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I agree except for the divine authority. I could do without most of the Bible but I do like the teachings of Jesus, whether he even existed or not. We exist in this Universe under rational Natural Law, that's enough.