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What's something you once had a lot of respect for but now have no respect for? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Original question by @zachimusprime44@lemmy.world

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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

I think you're not taking into account its hierarchical nature founded on unquestioning obedience, and the unearned & inherent facade of trust it has for some people. These tools aren't available for the non-religious which is very enabling if your goal is to exploit. And exploit they have.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I think your not taking into account the hundreds of religions there are in the world, and making blanket statements about "all religious people" is at best ignorant.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I want to specify that I'm taking about all the dominant religions in the West with known charities like the Salvation Army. I don't particularly know or care about the Hare Krishna who gather downtown once a year offering free food with an ulterior motive and practically no noticeable social impact for anyone other than themselves, for example.

    I don't think I could talk about all religions in the world, but I can safely talk about major trends and commonalities. That does not make me ignorant.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I know you were only talking about the "safe" religions to criticize. That was my point.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    What, is that supposed to be a zinger? I'd criticize any religion, but the only religions immediately around me with any noticeable impact are Catholics and La Luz del Mundo. I don't care to talk about hypotheticals or extreme cases because those are unproductive. Or tell, why are you keen on talking about the exceptions to the rule?

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