Psy Key 
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You and I differ little in our desire for peace, but where I differ more is in the scripture. I find the original passages, supposedly written by a being of superior knowledge, to be abhorrent and one that desires terror more than love. The three most prominent religions in the world, Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam, all have original scriptures, stated specifically written by the almighty, that speak greatly of bloodlust and revenge. Wrath and hatred. Pure mocking of one's own creation for the sake of self-hatred in said creation. It is madness, in my opinion.
It bewilders me, then, to see sects of these religions to replace the writing with a different translation, even if they do still leave in more gruesome parts. It is almost insulting, in my opinion. If a god does exist, I would wager it would be angry of such actions. They are better humans for wanting to be more peaceful, but to say that they are more holy and apart of their religion... I would say otherwise. I commend those that want to reform their religion to be more acceptable to the general population, even if I still desire to eradicate it peacefully, in a war of debates and rationality, just as we have done away using primitive technology.
Now, I don't know about you, but I have read many 'holy' books. I have read them for the sake of understanding. It astounds me to meet many religious who do not read what they believe in. It saddens me to know that these people were taught at a young age to listen and believe, instead of think. However, I do not blame them. I blame the scripture. It would be stupid of me to blame the people who are not responsible.
I desire a world of free thought, where one's beliefs are not pressed on another, young or old, weak or strong. I have seen the abuse of children, the ignorance of law in favor of one's own rules. It disgusts me how such things become overlooked because, "It's their belief." By that logic, I should be free to kill as I please, if my belief were that. I just want peace. However, I know the peaceful solution to that end, in regards to those that cannot be reasoned with, is a path of blood and fire.
Fun fact, it was Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts that taught me that. Joshua Graham is a wise fellow, if a little more interesting than one hopes for.
Perhaps I will leave with a quote of my own.
If the path to peace were paved with speech, then you are already there.
You and I differ little in our desire for peace, but where I differ more is in the scripture. I find the original passages, supposedly written by a being of superior knowledge, to be abhorrent and one that desires terror more than love. The three most prominent religions in the world, Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam, all have original scriptures, stated specifically written by the almighty, that speak greatly of bloodlust and revenge. Wrath and hatred. Pure mocking of one's own creation for the sake of self-hatred in said creation. It is madness, in my opinion.
It bewilders me, then, to see sects of these religions to replace the writing with a different translation, even if they do still leave in more gruesome parts. It is almost insulting, in my opinion. If a god does exist, I would wager it would be angry of such actions. They are better humans for wanting to be more peaceful, but to say that they are more holy and apart of their religion... I would say otherwise. I commend those that want to reform their religion to be more acceptable to the general population, even if I still desire to eradicate it peacefully, in a war of debates and rationality, just as we have done away using primitive technology.
Now, I don't know about you, but I have read many 'holy' books. I have read them for the sake of understanding. It astounds me to meet many religious who do not read what they believe in. It saddens me to know that these people were taught at a young age to listen and believe, instead of think. However, I do not blame them. I blame the scripture. It would be stupid of me to blame the people who are not responsible.
I desire a world of free thought, where one's beliefs are not pressed on another, young or old, weak or strong. I have seen the abuse of children, the ignorance of law in favor of one's own rules. It disgusts me how such things become overlooked because, "It's their belief." By that logic, I should be free to kill as I please, if my belief were that. I just want peace. However, I know the peaceful solution to that end, in regards to those that cannot be reasoned with, is a path of blood and fire.
Fun fact, it was Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts that taught me that. Joshua Graham is a wise fellow, if a little more interesting than one hopes for.
Perhaps I will leave with a quote of my own.
If the path to peace were paved with speech, then you are already there.