Re: Catholics vs. Hitler
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First and foremost, evil is at the core of men, not christianity. ..........
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No. This is a dangerous belief. It is important to realise that religion itself intrinsically has an evil content.
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And I agree with this. (Though I hate the term 'evil') Religion can certainly be an expression of what we're calling 'evil.'
If a religion preaches that one must kill non-believers to save your soul... how could one follow that religion without doing works that an outsider would deem 'evil?'
When a believer acts violently towards others because they beleive with all their heart what their religion commands them, and they believe they are acting MORALLY within the confines of their religion -- is that 'man' evil at its core?
If a Christian Scientist watches their kid die because their religion says medicine is wrong... are they evil? Are they foolish? Is there no blame for the teachings of their religion?
If someone believes a person of another religion is following a Satan like figure and they represent a danger to the immortal soul of their family and kill them... are they evil in their heart for following the tenants of their faith?
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