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    1. 04-09-2008 06:48 AM #1
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      100 good things about religion.

      LS's Thread and the reaction to it disturbed me, This forum needs a love injection my brothers and sisters. I am asking all involved, Atheist and Theist, to contribute to this list. Just write a few of the things you think that are good about religion or good things religion has done for mankind. Sometime soon, probably in five minutes, I am going to create a 100 good things about Atheism topic and I want everyone to list some things that are good about Atheism.

      1. Religions promote good values
      2. Religions are the cause of much charity
      I encourage everyone to contribute.
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    2. 04-09-2008 07:11 AM #2
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      3. Can act as a source of hope.


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    3. 04-09-2008 11:16 AM #3
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      4. Gives you salvation.
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    4. 04-09-2008 12:36 PM #4
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      5. Touchstone for the bereaved

      6. Fosters gratitude for life

      7. Techniques for setting aside mundane thoughts to engage more directly with experience

      8. Awesome architecture
      If you have a sense of caring for others, you will manifest a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems. With this strength, your own problems will seem less significant and bothersome to you. By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.Dalai Lama


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    5. 04-09-2008 01:59 PM #5
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      9. Promotes love above all else (most of the time)
      10. Creates a caring community for those who join a church
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    6. 04-09-2008 02:54 PM #6
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      10. Has inspired beautiful works of art.







      I highly disagree with #1.. I know I shouldn't say this in this particular thread.. gah..
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    7. 04-09-2008 04:25 PM #7
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      11. Usually the first source of literacy and education in places lacking both (especially for the poor)

      12. Ditto for healthcare

      13. Ditto for libraries

      14. Ditto for counseling

      15. Monks make great booze

      16. Provides vocations for those inclined toward spiritual pursuits
      If you have a sense of caring for others, you will manifest a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems. With this strength, your own problems will seem less significant and bothersome to you. By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.Dalai Lama


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    8. 04-09-2008 05:28 PM #8
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      17. Is the only reason most of us have ever heard of Hitchens, Dawkins, Dennett and (best of all) Harris.

      18. Makes for interesting and in depth debates.
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    9. 04-09-2008 05:50 PM #9
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      19. helps document and record spiritual teachings. so that the next generation can advance on the spiritual teachings, rather than always having to start at the bottom again.
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    10. 04-09-2008 06:24 PM #10
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      20. Has inspired some really good music.
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    11. 04-09-2008 07:02 PM #11
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      21. If taken metaphorically, can help you see things in a wider perspective.
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    12. 04-09-2008 07:10 PM #12
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      22: Ardent religious persons have been proven to live longer than the normal population.
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    13. 04-09-2008 07:27 PM #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by psychology student View Post
      22: Ardent religious persons have been proven to live longer than the normal population.
      [Citation Needed]
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    14. 04-09-2008 07:34 PM #14
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      Central to the accomplishments of many:

      23. Great leaders
      24. Great thinkers
      25. Great humanitarians
      If you have a sense of caring for others, you will manifest a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems. With this strength, your own problems will seem less significant and bothersome to you. By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.Dalai Lama


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    15. 04-09-2008 07:40 PM #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by Seismosaur View Post
      [Citation Needed]
      If we start that, both threads will come to a grinding halt.

      26. Holidays
      If you have a sense of caring for others, you will manifest a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems. With this strength, your own problems will seem less significant and bothersome to you. By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.Dalai Lama


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    16. 04-09-2008 07:46 PM #16
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      Quote Originally Posted by psychology student View Post
      22: Ardent religious persons have been proven to live longer than the normal population.
      LOL
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    17. 04-10-2008 01:22 AM #17
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      Quote Originally Posted by Taosaur View Post
      If we start that, both threads will come to a grinding halt.
      In the other thread, people have been using links. If he linked to a source proving religious people lived longer that'd be great.

      27. Inspires a sense of wonder at the universe, nature, etc...

      28. Helps one feel less alone in the world.
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      29. Tastes as good as atheism but with half the fact.
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    19. 04-10-2008 01:37 AM #19
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      Quote Originally Posted by Mark75 View Post
      29. Tastes as good as atheism but with half the fact.
      Ha, good one.
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    20. 04-10-2008 03:24 AM #20
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      I just typed five very smartass listings and then decided to delete it and not screw up the thread. It was so tempting to go the sarcastic route, but screw it.

      30. Religion is full of interesting ideas.

      31. Religion makes dying easier for a lot of people.
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    21. 04-10-2008 03:27 AM #21
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      32..... I can't think of anything good actually....
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      32. It provides great material for South Park, Sarah Silverman, and Monty Python.
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      33. Inspires love, peace, and happiness. (Disclaimer: May also inspire the opposite.)
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    24. 04-10-2008 04:45 AM #24
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      Quote Originally Posted by hyperangel13 View Post
      33. Inspires love, peace, and happiness. (Disclaimer: May also inspire the opposite.)
      LOL! Love the disclaimer.

      34. Gives people with extremely shitty lives a reason to keep going
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    25. 04-10-2008 07:01 AM #25
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      35. Can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol. ... Which is good because... Well look people, addictions are fun. Not that I'm addicted to anything. I uhmm.. *runs away*
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