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Re: Jesus, not the first
Two examples:
Environmental policy: most religious believe that humankind will be rewarded in the next life and that one day god will come down and remake the earth as it is in heaven. Therefore, the earth is not a sacred thing and its destruction is no big deal. Furthermore, some even hold the idea that environmental destruction will actually hasten jesus/god's return. Those in power making decisions surrounding the environment in the name of god are deliberately shortchanging the future of our race and many other species because of "wait and see."
Support for the existence of Israel: A key requirement for the return of god/jesus is a strong, independent Jewish state. Because of this, the religious in western worlds (my leader, especially included) are particularly blind-faith in their support of Israel, often turning a blind eye to any world problems they cause and supplying them with endless money are military arms, helping to destabilize the Arab world. Because they want god back. "Wait and see."
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It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.
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