Originally posted by 667joe At one time the (idiot) Church taught that insane people were insane because they were inhabited by demons. It was further thought that demons did not like pain and therefore, the way to cure the insanity was to torture the insane person until the demons left. Those who believe in god are just as capable of believing in demons. It's all rubbish, and those who cherish the church have some very large blind spots!
Originally posted by 667joe At one time the (idiot) Church taught that insane people were insane because they were inhabited by demons. It was further thought that demons did not like pain and therefore, the way to cure the insanity was to torture the insane person until the demons left. Those who believe in god are just as capable of believing in demons. It's all rubbish, and those who cherish the church have some very large blind spots!
That's why Islam is good. We were making scientific advancements and building magnificent structures while Christians were still torturing and killing people who suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
Originally posted by scherzo That's why Islam is good. We were making scientific advancements and building magnificent structures while Christians were still torturing and killing people who suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
Originally posted by scherzo That's why Islam is good. We were making scientific advancements and building magnificent structures while Christians were still torturing and killing people who suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
we wont of course mention the ones that they wrecked and tore down, like the Ancient Library of Alexandria, in Egypt.
Originally posted by robbie carrobie we wont of course mention the ones that they wrecked and tore down, like the Ancient Library of Alexandria, in Egypt.
To be clear the "they" you are refering to are the muslims in the 7th century which invaded egypt?
Originally posted by robbie carrobie we wont of course mention the ones that they wrecked and tore down, like the Ancient Library of Alexandria, in Egypt.
I think that the middle east is the main problem talk about torturing people! I disagree with you about "while Christians were still torturing and killing people" as a whole is truly over-doing it!