War and Religion

**GReYVee** · 08-07-10, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by SiDRoC

Either Arreo logged off, or he is preparing the most amazing post in the history of this thread.
I'm preparing myself mentally as we speak.

Possible, or maybe he is getting laid right now. He did just get married recently.

**SiDRoC** · 08-07-10, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by deputyfestus

While it's true that most if not all wars in actuality were political or socio-economic they had to be wrapped in religion to sell them to the masses.

The governments can do whatever they want.
As long as they keep the sheep happy.

**GReYVee** · 08-07-10, 02:04 AM

Sheep like being happy. Just ask Kracker

**dex71** · 08-07-10, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by SiDRoC

I think you aren't getting the point..

I don't think you are getting the point.
Wars are rarely ABOUT religious beliefs.....they are almost always about land (which = money and power).
You want to believe so badly that religion is responsible for all of the World's evils,that you throw out the facts.

Religion is often used as an excuse or a tool to help in War,but is rarely the cause. Most times,a religion will be hijacked and used for gains that are anything but religious.

Just as the suicide bomber hijacks Islam to support his own cause,the abortion clinic bomber hijacks Christianity for his own cause.

If we wiped all religion off of the planet....there would still be killings,wars,starving,greed....all of it.

**SiDRoC** · 08-07-10, 02:06 AM

So I think we can all agree that most wars while they did have religious tones, be them mild or stronger, were made mostly for Economic/Territorial reasons.
We good?
It's been good debating with all you folks!
/thread

**GReYVee** · 08-07-10, 02:08 AM

Never believe a thread in this forum is ever dead. Someone will dig this shit up in three years and the punches will go wild.

**SiDRoC** · 08-07-10, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by dex71

I don't think you are getting the point.
Wars are rarely ABOUT religious beliefs.....they are almost always about land (which = money and power).
You want to believe so badly that religion is responsible for all of the World's evils,that you throw out the facts.

Religion is often used as an excuse or a tool to help in War,but is rarely the cause. Most times,a religion will be hijacked and used for gains that are anything but religious.

Just as the suicide bomber hijacks Islam to support his own cause,the abortion clinic bomber hijacks Christianity for his own cause.

If we wiped all religion off of the planet....there would still be killings,wars,starving,greed....all of it.

That is not true, I keep to myself.
The only time when I would ever bash anyone because of religion is if they shoved their beliefs down my throat.
I have nothing against anyone who believe in god, or jesus.
:]