Posted by oracle on November 12, 2002, at 22:58:20
In reply to Re: Dr. Gershon « rayww » oracle, posted by rayww on November 12, 2002, at 19:35:49
> > I think "Satan" exists only in the minds of those
> > who want to see those who do not think like they do, punished.
> "Satan" exists to prove them right
> > and give negative reinforcement to their faiths.
>
> Are you saying those who believe in God want to see those who do not think as they do punished?Yes, and it is the power the church has over the people. In that If you are not good, the "boggie man will get you". A religion that needs to scare its followers into doing its bidding.
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