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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just like every large corporation, and yes, the Catholic Church operates like a corporation (it's really a business), there will always be bad apples. So I would not impugn the Catholic Church for all of their misdeeds. It's the people who commit these indiscretions, not the Church. That being said, I would actually impugn the Church, any church or religion for squeezing as much money from their members to support their own agendas. Religion is really a business that stems from week minded people who want to believe there is life after death. They are so fearful that death is FINAL that they are willing to believe anything and give away their hard earned dollars to an idea or dream. In fact, if you read the bile, and I have and I continue to do so, including the old testament, which I think is the most BS, [b]one can only conclude that these books (books of the bible) insult the intelligence of clear-thinking men/women.[/b] I mean…do you expect anyone to actually believe that man's demise stems from a simple apple and the temptation therein? OK for simple-minded but those stories and the burnt offerings and other cooky stories are silly. It's all so simple-minded. Fear and the idea that we could hedge our bets for that inevitable day when we pass away I believe is the hook for religion.

Did god really authorize the burnt offerings of his precious creatures…ludicrous! Did Moses' law authorize divorce but not the new testament? Why would god be so inconsistent on all of these points? Sounds man-made to me. God being pleased by the aroma of burnt offerings. Foolish stuff! Why would go love such stuff…again, sounds like man-made projections of human experiences. So many foolish things like that really makes me laugh at people who so strongly believe in this stuff. The only explanation that biblical scholars provide is that god allowed such things because of the hardness of humans at the time and he allowed for a transition period. I mean really? More silly explanations that insults my intelligence. Also the tithing baloney of 10%. Nothing in the bible says that members of a religion or church have to pay 10%, especially not in the New Testament. Of course it does mention this in the old Testament but that was only specifically required by the jews in the 12 tribes of Israel. However it is convenient I must admit to use those numbers/figures and ask true believers to tithe today at 10%. After all, religion is a business and we must grow our business! God bless you all. I now have to go and repent so all of my sins (writing this entry) are forgiven.[/quote]

THe Bible can only insult your intelligence if you take it literally, as granted, some people do.  But those who are educated in ancient literature know that the Bible is not menat to be taken that way.   It's a book of mythology and ancient morals and wisdom used as the basis of religions formed 2-3,000 years ago.  Unfortunately, most sincere curch goers, do not have  this type of knowledge, nor is it encouraged by church leaders, who do have it.   Instead, religious leaders encourage the communal aspects of religion, as well as fear of death, that encourage people to finanically support the institution.  Let's face it, it's possible to find community outside of religion, but only religion can offer the promise of eternal life.[/quote]

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