Originally Posted by portionsforcam

Was it really necessary to go out of your way to post a comment like this? Do you feel better about yourself now or something?

Originally Posted by DarkStarr

The people that use religion as a scapegoat for wars, crusades, murder, whatever you will call it are not right and shouldn't be your basis for judging someones faith. Catholic priests who molest children are not a good basis, "Christians" who murder and steal are not a good basis. "Good Catholics" are not a good basis. Religion is such a nasty word anymore because of what becomes associated with it.

I've said it in every religion thread in here that it comes down to respect. What John posted above is offensive because he is lumping every single believer into a pool and has something against each one for whatever reason.

Respect me for my choices and beliefs and I'll respect you for not believing. I won't shove my views in your face and I expect you to do the same. Any of you that I have met or talk to on a regular basis can hopefully attest that I don't try to shove anything in your face and will rarely even bring up the subject on my own.

Saying religion is a crutch is inaccurate and offensive because I myself do not use it because I am "weak". It's more or less a moral standard on how I believe I should live my life. Others turn to religion in times of need or despair, how does that make them weak? They are admitting they need help and in doing so are stronger for that reason alone.

Not exactly posting this towards any specific person, just throwing it out there.