Given the damage that religion has wreaked in our modern world—and no religion is exempt—one would think that in attempting to rehabilitate the role of religion in modern life, one would seek to avoid association with violence.
But instead, with “The Book of Eli,” that is what we get: Violence. Post-apocalyptic violence justified by the Bible. [...]
“The Book of Eli” is apparently about hypocrisy
January 18th, 2010 · No Comments
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Dangerous?
July 1st, 2008 · No Comments
What religion can survive the criticism it would level against another religion?
In order for a religion to “prove” itself—in order for a religion to disprove its competitors—it must undertake a criticism of other religions. Christianity is not intellectually compatible with Judaism, and vice-versa. Thus, to win converts, Christianity must disprove the claims of Judaism, and [...]
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Mocking God?
June 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Yes, I mock your god, because your god is a false god. Yes, YOUR god.
Your “truth” is self-delusion. You reject any rationale that leads to a contrary conclusion that the bible may not be truth and that god may not exist.
Your “love” is a coin into the vending machine of redemption. The purpose of “saving [...]
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Bumper Sticker Religion
April 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Your God is a False God.
Yes, your God.
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