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In reply to the discussion: The burden of proof is on believers [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)Fight 'em if you don't agree with them. I don't think rug and Justin have followers who do all those things.
As I said, feel free to fight the RCC or any other institution that you feel hampers your life, but don't ask individuals to prove the existence of a deity they might believe in. It's childish, stupid and ignorant to expect anyone to be able to either prove or disprove an abstract concept. Quit blaming personal beliefs for the actions and policies of institutions. Blame the members if you want, blame their actions, but not their spiritual beliefs. I support a woman's right to choose, but I cannot change and have no right to change the mind of someone who believes that abortion is a sin. It's a personal decision. That said, government should be influenced by the electorate and SCOTUS. That's how your system works.