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[–] [email protected] 29 points 9 months ago (9 children)

I think the argument for moderation is the worst in the religious context.

Pascal was right about his Wager in one way. If god exists, it should change everything for you. Especially the christian one. Eternity in pain or pleasure outweighs everything.

If that is your reality, how is failing god moderation?

Seriously if you don't want people to die from cancer at all, how is that not extermist?

Are reference point defines "moderation"? Look at us vs eu politics.

Even if you want to define moderation as the average or median position in a society, then Nazism can be moderation if you get enough Nazi together.

Wake up, my fellow extremist.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Your assumption is that religion wants you to suffer.

Religion, in my experience, wants you to be compassionate, accepting and give back to the community. This is not extreme.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Could you show me that assumption? I don't see that assumption present in my comment. Please help me to understand your perspective. Thanks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Most people talk about Religions people being fanaticists with a disregard for human wellbeing. (Outside of their religion) I associate this with the sects that emigrated to America due to prosecution in Europe and American New religons. (Amish, those Utah people etc., those wierd evangelicals(?))

Of course there are also good religious groups in America.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

How is that related to my comment and how does that answer my request for clarification? I am sorry but this seem completely unrelated.

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