Larry, I was not condoning any of Marx work, simply extracting a quotation which seems very apt in the current religious context.
As for comparing the current Islamofascism to the RC church, I think that the comparison is very justified. Both have bred intolerant extremists who seem to wield the power within both cults/organizations. I don't "Hate" religion as much as the total fanaticism it breeds amongst its members who ALL seem to believe that they are the "chosen few". Hence, I include the christian, jew and muslim faiths as well as others under that same banner. As for past experiences, then yes my past life and experiences do affect my decision making both now and the future - to the better I hope. What is wrong or sad with that, as long as the effect is beneficial to others around me? History is effective in teaching us the lessons of the past as is experience in life itself. I am not bitter or revengeful about things I have seen and experienced, simply saddened in that many people seem unable to learn tolerance and understanding. I am a great believer in learning by making mistakes and henceforth trying never to repeat them. All the major faiths of the world, in their pure form, provide a basic framework for getting along with other people in harmony. A set of "moral values and principles" shouldn't be the basis of waging war on others, it should be the way to peace and understanding. Unfortunately, the human psyche seems delights in making the values and principles fit around their preferred method of waging war on others for their own personal gains. That is what is sad. "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" probably sums the current situation up, as does Winston Churchill's quotation: "The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself." Dave Crozier _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
