How many of the other religions are indulging in violence and terror attacks regularly, on a global level?
I'm an atheist. I was raised christian but always had a lot of questions about its validity. At uni I studied geology which is the antithesis of religion. Although the decision was mostly made that was the final nail in the coffin of religion for me. So I agree with you on that.
No. And neither did invading it.
Mostly harmless ?
Always hard to know for sure - we don't have 2 timelines to follow to compare. In 2001 there were documents around that blamed 911 on the lack of response from the USA to the previous attacks - ie AQ was emboldened by the lack of response.
better than "harmless"
I was batting golden path's quote back to him. You get the gist anyway don't you? Intended meaning is 'generally not harmful'.
"and God bless the United States of America". The US is having huge difficulty separating church and state. Abortion clinics are copping huge political pressure because they're non-christian. And 4/9 supreme court judges have had difficulty separating church and state (loaded statement I know).
Iraq wasn't really harbouring terrorists or threatening the terrorise the west. The reasons for invading were and will be shady.
Is it fair trade, vegan certified?
Depends in what camp you place yourself.
100% Halal :behindsofa:
Baptised? Which religion? First people stop putting bicycle sizes, now this.
The world held the US responsible for that, as they did Russia for the two KAL flights it shot down. But nothing happens, and the major players can shoot down civilian airliners with impunity, then complain with stark hypocrisy when they lose their own. The Vincennes shoot down was a major fuckup, but IIRC they quietly gave those in charge medals afterwards, and it definitely didn't hurt their careers, though someone tried to kill the captain's wife with a car bomb. It was a Russian BUK, it won't hurt the careers of those who shot MH-17 down, no more than those in ISIS who bombed the latest Russian flight.
Maybe......but then someone will most likely just replace them. All previous poor attempts at trolling aside, this is what I find somewhat sad about this situation with IS. They seem unlikely to ever just even consider a peaceful solution. How exactly is it possible to eliminate their hatred for 'Infidels'?
Just look at every post. Its the home of all the chain mails Johnny was talking about.
I swear I'm not only replying to you in this thread but you've said something that piqued my interest. I volunteer at a church and one of my mates there is about to start his internship as a coal mine geo. Churches can be repulsive to people who live in pure logic but that doesn't mean you can't believe in god. You can lead theology or a church from your own perspective.
