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Originally Posted by Taz's Master
RPKESQ, since you show there is no difference between religion and government, and you have been quick to point out the evils of religion, is arnarchy what you advocate?
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Who said I was lumping all governments with Nazism or Communism? By what leap of logic are you able to do that?
As to the benefits of an enlightened population please review all scientific progress for the last 1000 years. All discovered and promoted by people willing to go against the tide of religion.
Now review the scientific progress discovered by the people willing to follow the current religious beliefs in their culture and time. Guess what their success rate is zero.
How much do you benefit from the scientific advances of the last 1000 years?
There is your proof and answer as to the benefit of replacing religion with critical thinking.
Just as a child grows out of the need for a teddy bear to sleep with, mankind will grow out of the need for an adult imaginary friend.