If you think Hitler was acting out of Christian belief then you really are completely deluded. There's enough that can be put at Christianity's door without inventing more. And it does make me think there's rather more than just the rational thinking that herecome is so very keen on.
But the issue is that if anyone were to live their life according to the bible's teachings, they would actually be a despicable person. The bible is certainly not a basis for a good and moral life and nor is the god about whom it's written. The same can be said for most (certainly the main) religions. The old testament is appalling but so is the new, "With eyes aflame, many crowns on his head, clothes dripping with blood, a sword sticking out of his mouth, and a secret name, Jesus leads the faithful in heaven into holy war on earth." The Quoran is terrible too.
Religion is not a force for good. It creates an in group and an out group and is used for control. Anything which creates a 'them' and an 'us' is awful and the sooner it is gone the better.
You are right though insomuch as clarity of thinking is something to which we should all aspire and religion only clouds that. If we can be good without the fear of big brother watching us, then we are truly good people.
Inis- believers hold back science, they brain wash children and they teach their children that non-believers are going to hell. That is very damaging and a sick way of viewing society.
How can you be so hypocritical as to mention the majority of believers 'getting on with their lives' yet at the same time proclaim Islam is the biggest threat in the world today. Not "some Muslims" or "terrorists", but 'Islam'?
whatsthat - I am certainly not likening Hitler to a lot of Christians, but most of what he did seems entirely compatible with Christianity and Islam.
"The Hour will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say, "O believer! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him."
Muslims are deluded but the vast majority are not a threat to the world.
Christians are deluded but the vast majority are not a threat to the world.
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Atheists are not deluded and the vast majority are not a threat to the world.
My final point is we are all the same. Religion tells people we're all different. It is backwards and dangerous. Realising that your god is made-up bull shit is quite the relief!