“You do, you know,” said The Lady. “Everyone has gods. You just don’t think they’re gods.”

- Terry Pratchett

  • MindTravellerOP
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    4 months ago

    If we put what we think is true up on a pedestal, and say it cannot be challenged, and all must have faith in it under threat of violence, is that not exactly the way we treat gods?

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      4 months ago

      I treat all my garbage the same. That doesn’t mean I think a banana peel is a piece of junk mail.

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      and all must have faith in it under threat of violence,

      Dude, crazy people wander the streets without being touched.