Conspiracy Theories

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My point was there should be no claiming of following a doctrine if you have no knowledge of it. I'm sure there is a much higher percentage of atheists that know the teachings of Christianity than Christians. They don't profess their faith. You can't have a survey where you're asking someone to classify themselves without at least a small question of qualification.

There are people that believe Christ died for them, go to Church, but have never picked up a Bible in their lives because they believe what is told to them in sermons. Do you discount them as being unqualified? Would some regard YOU as being unqualified to make such an assessment?

I still find it funny that every religious person thinks every other religious person has it wrong. High five for being self righteous.

I never said capitalism = gluttony.. reread I said AND. I'm not sure of the statistics but I'm sure we're still number 1 or 2 in obesity per capita. I'm pretty sure one of our chief expenditures is porn or fast-food. I'm pretty sure capitalism still breeds greed and corruption, not overeating. Capitalism contributes to societies values as does religion and I was pointing out the opposite nature of each (or similar in some cases) Capitalism is great in moderation and with controls. Look you got me ranting on politics... I hate politics ... I'm stayinf out of this thread.

Oh and I mistyped it was," in the world and not of the world."

Actually our largest expenditures are on healthcare and military. Capitalism breeds all types of things, but it is not primarily a greed machine. It is meant solely as a means to make individuals more prosperous, and in turn, make the country more productive. Although we are in tough economic times, our country did not go bankrupt because we learned a few things about safeguarding after the great depression. I understand that capitalism has an affect on society, but it was never meant to be an authority on anything moral. That was more for societies to figure out for themselves.

I do agree that we have a large problem with obesity though.