(April 7, 2017 at 11:25 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Response to Brian:
I agree empathy doesn't come from being religious.
But as far as my morals and values - many of them I would have otherwise, but many do come from my Catholic faith. It has definitely been a huge influence in my life and in forming who I am.
You are sooooooo close. I agree, it does not come from being religious. So why do you feel the need to buy one word of that old book? I'd say it is merely the mundane fact you like it and saw other people liking it too.
Just like if a Hindu convinces someone else they got it right, that new Hindu doesn't have to do club rituals but will still buy the claims someone sold them. Many Jews believe in Yahweh but also don't attend religious rituals. Same with many Buddhists.
