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Comment on: Can religion be a force for good?

Bigthink — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:10:54 +0100

Quick response (from an agnostic), made before watching Sam Harris. Rabbi Irwin, made mention of "Grand Acts"... Just adding my two cents, I would have to say that ALL grand acts are the culmination of many small acts and he therefore is on the money with his thought. It takes numerous small acts, starting with something as small as reading a book, saying hi to a stranger, or kissing your wife when you're angry, to ever reach the status of a grand act.

Comment on: Can religion be a force for good?

Bigthink — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:12:34 +0100

well, for one thing, i guess it depends how you see religion. Religion helps explain reasons why were here and how to live our daily lives. But we all think differently, just like there are a many variety of religios of which you can believe in, but could this wide range of religions make things worse? possibly.

Comment on: Can religion be a force for good?

Bigthink — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:30:58 +0100

Can religion be a force for good?

As long as we go beyond the literal translation and discuss the symbolism and meaning - yeah sure why not :-)

Comment on: Can religion be a force for good?

Bigthink — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:06:07 +0100

Yet another Rabbi uttering very sensible things for a person to pursue as an individual. Again, more motherhood statements. What's not to like?
But the issue is, what prism does he view the world through? One that sets aside a people as 'God's chosen', one that still fights military campaigns against other people based on these neanderthal value systems, that's what.
Bang on all you like about small acts of kindness, but the Palestinians may well ask, what about me? They respond in kind and the cycle continues.. they dance in the street exhalting their God (the same one as the Jews)everytime an Israeli student is killed... and the cycle continues. That's the pointy end of your faith Rabbi, like it or not... you talk about communities.. but a faith that excludes you from the broader community is suspect I think, both yours and the faith of your Muslim brothers.