mhaze,

I agree with what you say. Unfortunately,to mangle the 'it's the singer not the song' mot, some of the singers and not the sing give Christianity a bad name. I'm think of a recent PM and the Hillsong mob.

AC

I'm interested in Christianity, not other ‘religions’. And there is no replacement for Christianity that would teach us the things you mention. And you are correct: getting rid of it would make us a “rudderless” ship.

Christians are not going to “wage war” on anyone.

If you truly “just want a world of respect decency and dignity, of mutual benefit between nations not one ruling over all i.e. 'exploitation' and 'wars for power and profit' for its own financial interests”, you need to stick to Christianity.

After all We're no longer the Spanish Inquisition!

Another hard right nut job at work, dressed in military fatigues, this extremists attacked an Asian student with a knife yesterday at Sydney University. Believed to be radicalised by other extremists such as Andrew Tate on social media. Tate is well know for banging on about Judeo-Christian values, including the misogynistic belief that women are the property of men. Tate also promotes the superiority of the "White Christian Race".

ttbn,

Christianity is just one of many influences in a complex interplay of social phenomena responsible for the rise of Western culture and society. Historically and sociologically, there is precious little to suggest that its decline or disappearance would have a significant, adverse effect.

For example, Christianity has been both an enabler and a hindrance for progress. Throughout recent history, those who pushed for positive change would often find scripture to hold up to and persuade a change-averse, yet religious, population. Other times, Christianity has stubbornly refused to change despite the known benefits of change occurring, only to later concede defeat when any further refusal would spell the end of it.

The desire for a world characterised by respect, decency, dignity, and mutual benefit is a trait humans by and large evolved as a social species, not something our ancestors wandered aimlessly for millions of years waiting around for until the Christian religion was finally founded.

Throughout history, followers of many religions, including Christianity, have engaged in conflicts and wars and horrendous acts like slavery. The Crusades, various religious wars in Europe, and colonialism are just some examples of Christianity’s intertwining with political and economic interests.

No religion is immune to being used for purposes of power and profit. The Spanish Inquisition and the witch hunts in Europe are other examples where Christianity-inspired conflict and persecution.

I see much of the rantings of a Andrew Tate type nut job in the posts on this thread. These anonymous posters are a danger to society, radicalising impressionable minds on social media. It may simply be some harmless geriatric old fart at the keyboard, believing he is exercising his right to free speech, but the damage is being done. Those promoting these social media sites large and small, need to take responsibility.