Comments on: there is no such thing as a right religion and a wrong religion

By: Robguy

Robguy — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:19:12 +0000

“We must respect the other fellow’s religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.” Minority Report: H.L. Mencken’s Notebooks [1956], p.3

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:32:09 +0000

Religion is like so late 90’s. I mean, really. hahaha

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:05:50 +0000

Garrett - that’s exactly what the “friends” who told me I was going to hell in middle school said. There I was, trying to be peacemaker and mediator and common-ground-finder at age 13. But no, they weren’t having it. JESUS IS TEH ONLY WAY!!1!

By: Garrett

Garrett — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:47:16 +0000

I’m no theologist but it seems obvious to me that if you are a follower of a monotheistic religion such as Christianity or Islam you have no choice but to consider your religion the only right one and make it your mission to convert as many infidels in order to save their souls. Otherwise why bother?

That’s a good point, Simon. Duane, what are your thoughts on that? One of the keystones of Christianity seems to be that the only path to salvation is through Jesus.

By: Kel

Kel — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:19:22 +0000

My indoctrination started in a little Baptist Church at age four, as I and a dozen other kids were led in multiple renditions of “One way God said to get to heaven, Jesus is the only way…” It took over three decades to get that tune out of my head and grasp what I knew deep down, intuitively, was the Truth. Great post Duane

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:06:59 +0000

I am so tired of religion ripping humanity apart. But I also know that it’s not going to change anytime soon; I mean, remember what the Crusades were all about AND how many years ago they occurred?

I am especially annoyed because the concept of religion is entirely human made. Humans obviously have named and categorized everything in this world in order to make sense of it. We have so many contradicting religions that someone, somewhere will always think that they are right. Some religions were started simply because a person didn’t like the popular religion and started his own.

And some religions are ridiculous. Scientology? Don’t get me started. Similarly, Madge’s beloved Kabbalah may have once been a mystical offshoot of Judaism, but it has been perverted into just another Hollywood cash cow. I remember a 20/20 interview with the Berg family who stated that one does not need to be able to read Hebrew to gain insight from it. Um, what?

Lastly, anyone who thinks 100% of the Bible is a true, unadulterated historical account needs to remember than humans wrote the Bible; not God, and certainly not Jesus.

OK, there, I’m done. I’m more than certain that I will now be ripped apart for my opinion. But realize that all I’m saying is that I’m sick of people using religion to further their personal agendas, such as slowing the progress of gay rights.

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:43:41 +0000

I’m no theologist but it seems obvious to me that if you are a follower of a monotheistic religion such as Christianity or Islam you have no choice but to consider your religion the only right one and make it your mission to convert as many infidels in order to save their souls. Otherwise why bother?

My opinion is that if you are going to be religious then be a fundamentalist, or stay far away from that shit like I do.

By: Eater

Eater — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:10:59 +0000

For some reason it reminds me of the people who say “your favorite band sucks”.

By: dpb

dpb — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:48:44 +0000

Slubbage, why must you constantly post such negative comments towards duane?

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:27:38 +0000

Ethnocentricity