Jessica Blue
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Well how is it that throughout history christianity has so easily been the vehicle for so much violence? Why is it that when it was at its most influential, it was at its most violent? The point is I think, not whether this or that religion is more intrinsically violent than another, but that religion itself is an irrational idea and irrational ideas in the hands of people with political agendas are dangerous. Take a look around at the worlds political hotspots and you will likely find religious conflict lurking there.Originally posted by David F
This is an interesting proposition... If so-called Christian leaders (kings, popes, cardinals) abuse their position and, in the name of God, commit acts which are against their religion, then all Christianity for all time is now violent???
Christianity is a peaceful religion now, because it has been displaced from the political arena and not because it is superior or particularly non-violent. Put christianity in the right circumstances and you could quickly find the rationalizations for violence roll out again.