Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
reply to post by Republican08

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Once again, vested interest in soiling any so called "religious" figure.

Hitchens performed for the church as a counter attacker for why she should not be proclaimed a saint, which he 'gladly' took up.

Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
reply to post by Republican08

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Once again, vested interest in soiling any so called "religious" figure.

Religion came to exist for one generation to pass down the knowledge of God and living a life of morality to the next generation. See this is why the world is so screwed up now, because many people have stopped passing down this knowledge and it is to the detriment of a good society.

Religion was created to control the masses. Pure and simple.

Roman Catholic nun with Indian citizenship[4] who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (Calcutta), India in 1950. For over 45 years she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying, while guiding the Missionaries of Charity's expansion, first throughout India and then in other countries.

Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
reply to post by badmedia

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I was talking about the websites.

I don't think so.

Philosophy is passed on from generation to the next one.

Knowledge of God? You do not get that from your parents or anyone else or even the holy scriptures. You come to the knowledge YOURSELF and ONLY YOU.

Religion was created to control the masses. Pure and simple.

I would have to argue that is organized religion.

A religion is an organized approach to human spirituality which usually encompasses a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices, often with a supernatural or transcendent quality, that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power, God or gods, or ultimate truth.

Spirituality is matters of the spirit, a concept often (but not necessarily) tied to a spirit world, a multidimensional reality and one or more deities.

Main Entry: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈli-jən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back — more at rely
Date: 13th century
1 a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith

We are not talking about Philosophy we are talking about morality and the knowledge of the behavior that pleases God. Wouldnt you find that to be valuable to pass to your children?

Certainly individuals may experience God in different ways, but there are certain requirements a person must adhere to in order to maximize their relationship with God.

Religion wasnt created to control the masses it was created to teach the masses so they didnt fall into the foolish behavior that makes for a bad life and so they would avoid participating in behaviors that God finds disgusting.

Sure some people abuse Religion as a means to gain power over others but it is not the doctrine of the religions fault it is the fault of the person using it as a tool of manipulation.