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Fred Singer's avatar

Yes. The argument from atheists - ad nauseum - is that historically so much blood has been shed by religion. You know the drill: the Spanish Inquisition, religious wars in Europe in the sixteenth century etc. As you suggested, it's about the seemingly universality of cultures in close proximity, in conflict. It's tribalism. Also, bad people do bad things in the name of anything. Theological conflicts have a particular intensity, because if the other side is correct about the road to salvation, then your side is eternally doomed. Also, as you suggest, changing mindsets is what propaganda is all about.

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Brett Hyland's avatar

Great and true stuff, David. It’s as if you know me. Be well, brother.

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