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4. Where's the arrow view?

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 02:03 PM

Jun 2013

I never said there aren't other irrational belief systems out there that can block progress, you're arguing against a straw man.

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Study: religious oppression rises despite Arab Spring [View all] rug Jun 2013 OP

Religion is a huge hurdle to societal advancement... MellowDem Jun 2013 #2

Narrow view. Igel Jun 2013 #3

Where's the arrow view? MellowDem Jun 2013 #4

Did you read this? cbayer Jun 2013 #5

They're using religious beliefs to justify tyranny.... MellowDem Jun 2013 #6

Galileo was a devout catholic. cbayer Jun 2013 #7

I never said Galileo wasn't a devout Catholic... MellowDem Jun 2013 #8

Ok, now you've really jumped the shark. cbayer Jun 2013 #9

Sigh... MellowDem Jun 2013 #11

It's not an assumption or opinion. It's what he said about himself. cbayer Jun 2013 #12

Galileo's devoutness is irrelevant. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #13

i agree that you have not argued that religion has been an impediment. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #15