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Originally Posted by DiscoDan  I understand that atheism is generally considered to be the "religion of the educated", so perhaps it is my low level of education that prevents me from understanding your statement. How exactly would a church espousing literature from the Lord of the Rings provide society with the same level of utility as a church believing in a personal god, but advocating relentless nonviolence? |
It is an error to associate the belief of non-violence (or in fact any modern moralistic value) with a particular religious sect. Unless these churches adamantly profess their institution to be a work of fiction, then I see no utility - only confusion.