@jambox@union.place
Don't confuse religion with church. Personally i'm a fan of neither, but religion is supposed to be a personal thing, while church is the institutionalization of religion. Institutionalization of philosophical concepts has seldom led to something good. It is a vehicle to enforce power over people, which is bad in itself, independent from the underlying ideas.
@bloc @jambox @TheStormcrow @georgetakei Well said! In Human evolution : Art the first visible developed language (cave & rock art)Then Religion was invented as an institution 2 control Our numbers as We grew & in habitations. Invoking "morals, standards and rules" until administrations were developed (government , law, police and military).
@bloc @jambox @TheStormcrow @georgetakei Philosophical discussion must not overshadow the tragedy which is the reason We are here though; in Memory of those Brothers and Sisters who were robbed of thier life, freedom , liberty and beautiful being !
@WizardOfOz
This. The meaning and usefulness of religion and church could be discussed endlessly, bit this is not the time and place. As OP originally intended, lets think about those who lost their lives, their relatives and friends and those who made it to escape this senseless tragedy. I'm sure we all can agree to the need of ending this kind of hate and that this is a task for society as a whole, white sensible education brought whichever way.
@jambox@union.place @TheStormcrow @georgetakei
