(July 15, 2013 at 7:50 pm)Rahul Wrote:(July 15, 2013 at 7:47 pm)Red Celt Wrote: The whole monotheism thing became a distinct problem when the Jewish cult of Christianity gained popularity. Jews has occasional difficulties with the Romans (in places like Alexandria), but they were smart enough (and well-established enough) to get by. Christians, though... not so smart.
Yeah, what's up with that? Why are Muslims and Christians so dumb and Jews are so smart?
Jews are generally happy to keep their religion to them self. Christians are on a constant recruitment campaign and keep insisting that everyone else's life is run by the same "standards" as their own. Much the same can be said about Muslims.
The sole reason for me being a vocal atheist is found in the above. Whatever belief you have, if you keep it to yourself rather than shoving it in my face... I have no problem with your choice of crutch that you use to get through life. It's your choice. Just make sure that you don't try and make it my choice, as well.
Tho' Nature, red in tooth and celt
With ravine, shriek'd against his creed
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