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"With or without religion.." Quote. Is Weinberg wrong?

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"With or without religion.." Quote. Is Weinberg wrong?
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RE: "With or without religion.." Quote. Is Weinberg wrong?
December 31, 2014 at 8:37 am (This post was last modified: December 31, 2014 at 8:39 am by Alex K.)
(December 31, 2014 at 8:36 am)alpha male Wrote: Also the converse is missing from the initial argument, i.e., can relgion also cause evil people to do good things?

I think it can, absolutely. The greatest selfish assholes can feel compelled to give to the poor if the get inspired by Jeysus or thrats of Hell from Skydaddy...
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition

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RE: "With or without religion.." Quote. Is Weinberg wrong? - by Alex K - December 31, 2014 at 8:37 am

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