how did the extreme religious right get that way?

[MorganGrayson]

I'm just going to try and keep it short with "I agree."

And, no, it's not what Jesus had in mind at all.

Conceptually, "organized religion" is fantastic. A big version of "it's dark and scary out there so let's all hold hands while we cross the street." It's unfortunate and very, very sad that put in practice...it's so very ugly. It's a lot scarier than anything that's out there in the dark.

[LadyMischief]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

I'm just going to try and keep it short with "I agree."

And, no, it's not what Jesus had in mind at all.

Conceptually, "organized religion" is fantastic. A big version of "it's dark and scary out there so let's all hold hands while we cross the street." It's unfortunate and very, very sad that put in practice...it's so very ugly. It's a lot scarier than anything that's out there in the dark.

Yep.. I find organized religion to be a hotbed of sophistry and hypocracy with no other purpose than to line the pockets of those who are in a position to profit from blind faith.

Doesn't mean I don't have my own faith or beliefs, I am simply beyond disenchanted with all forms of organized religion and what they've come to symbolize in the world.