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[quote=SETH,323065]This thread is so very interesting, and it raises a lot of interpersonal, moral, and cultural issues. I, for one, think it all may be part of a bigger picture relating to basic religions, interpretations of religions, and the effects of religions and the interpretation on people. Doing a bit of background research, I've not been able to find any proven, witnessed, documented, or otherwise authenticated "sightings" of God (pick any name or interpretation you like!).

So here we have this abstract concept that, for the most part, states:
1. God is great
2. God created the world and humanity
3. Humanity must worship God
4. Man must behave morally (within the limits defined by interpreters of religions)
5. "Thou shalt not kill" is stated in many ways as a prime part of all modern religions.

So here's the conundrum: given the abstract concept of God, interpreted over the centuries by many people (with mixed motives and ambitions), we now have numerous Christain sects (Cathlics, Protestants, Pentecostal, etc.), Muslim sects (Shi'ite, Sunni, etc.), Jewish sects (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, etc.). The only thing these sects have in common is that they basically hate each other! So many sects state "if you don't believe our way, you won't get into heaven!" Worse yet, people of one sect willingly KILL people of other sects merely because they don't believe in the same interpretation of God!

Doesn't anyone think that this is symptomatic of a psychotic condition inherent in humanity? Too much religion (based on a CONCEPT only!) and not enough humanity?

So many contributors to these threads are really nice people, so I think this could be a very interesting thread: "why do we kill each other in the name of God?" Anyone agree? Should this thread be under "Culture"?

If anyone answers me - I'll start the thread, unless someone else wants to start it. I think it would result in some lively discussion!

Seth[/quote]

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