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First, I must say it's refreshing to see a serious discussion of religion here that hasn't gotten too out of hand. Regardless of their beliefs people have a tendency to get very defensive when this type of discussion comes up, as well they should (just like politics, but that's another discussion).
Personally, I don't really follow any particular religion, thought like several of you involved in this discussion I do have my own beliefs. But, in an effort to stay brief, I would have to say that I do not hold it against anyone or think them "inferior" for whatever they may believe. I fact, I feel very strongly that everyone must have faith in something. But, what bothers me most is when others try to push thier beliefs on others. And this holds true on both a personal level and also on a much larger scale. Living in the US we have seen a backlash recently against people who hold true to the tenets of Islam, and we have seen the actions of a president openly displaying his Christian beliefs in an attempt to, in part, sway public opinion. Far too often throughout history religion has been used as a tool, and the word of God (whatever God that may be) has been bastardized for political or economic gain.
In my opinion, religion should be an internal thing. A frame upon which ones builds their manners, attitudes, actions, etc.
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