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Originally Posted by Phaseolus  How much better of an alternative do you think logic could ever be? Theres a good chance that it could lead to far worse. Pure, simple logic has the potential to eventually transform into something terrifying in my opinion (eugenics, class/catse system etc).
P.S.. Not to forget... logic is as fallible as religion with regard to the number of varying interpretations it could have. |
It's not about our beliefs ... it's about our attitudes.
If we want our neighbour's property we will find a way to justify it (perhaps).
Our greed, arrogance, best interests, pragmatism lead us to some strange places even with all the logic we have available at the moment.
Why would things be that much different in the absence of religion?