The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
In the words of Blaise Pascal, mathematician and Catholic, “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from a religious conviction.” Does religion breed intolerance, violence, and the promotion of medieval ideas? Or should we concede that overall, it has been a source for good, giving followers purpose, while encouraging morality and ethical behavior?
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You can watch the video here: http://intelligencesquaredus.org/index.php/past-debates/the-world-would-be-better-off-without-religion/
the world would be ...etc . will this debate air again . Can I buy a CD
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