Harris's argument is about "most believers" (who don't want to know about theological nuances).
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Sun 17 Jan, 2010 11:36 pm
@fresco,
fresco wrote:
I believe the "good people/bad things" quote is currently being used in the modern context of Islamic suicide bombers though reference is equally applicable to Christianity with respect to the Crusades etc.
Yes those, and it also could include the practice of withholding lifesaving medical treatment due to religious conviction.
Don't know what you're referring to. Certainly wasn't aimed at you.
I just think it's one of those fairly defined points of difference between good Christians (Muslims, some others) and good non-Christians. I think a good many youth suicides could be avoided through eliminating church induced (or lifestyle induced if that's your side) guilt.
Yes, the JW's quirkiness about blood is included, but there are also the Christian Scientists and many smaller Christian groups that promote faith healing over conventional medicine.
Oddly enough, the mainstream media (here at least) seem quite comfortable, perhaps even excited that a single "act" of faith healing, which she managed to accomplish long after her death, is allowing the canonization of Mary MacKillop.