(October 17, 2016 at 11:48 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote:(October 17, 2016 at 11:44 am)Macoleco Wrote: It is different to make a decision that makes you happy as an adult, and there is a difference in being happy with something that was inculcated in you since you were a child. Religion is used for manipulation. That is the difference.
...And that's the other thing. Some of you assume the only reason any of us believe is because we were "brain washed" as kids and manipulated into doing so.
This has always been a mystery to me. Why would an adult choose to have a religion goes beyond me. I believe it is a minority among those who believe.
I will not try to convince you to stop believing since there must a deep emotional reason for you to choose to believe. But there are some limits that you have to consider then: 1. No political power 2. No supporting the church in any way, be it money, etc. 3. Do not force you children to believe in your chosen religion. 4. The church must be taxed. 5. Do not try to teach your religious beliefs in schools/highschools.
