... 30 Jul 2007 14:14:48 -0700, Michael Gordge wrote: "Religion Is Not The Cause Of Violence, But The Solution To It" Religion is the result of an irrational mind, an irrational mind is the cause of violence, an irrational mind therefore religion, is not the solution to anything. Michael Gordge Nicely put. -- Regards, Curly ...

....com> wrote: On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:06:05 -0700, Sound of Trumpet <soundoftrum...@mailcan.com> wrote: As René Girard argues, religion is not the cause of violence, but the solution to it. What got solved on 9/11? Fucking idiot. -- All this means nothing. ...

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