The Future of Religion

[Strike For The South]

See, that is what I thought before studying religion in earnest. And your words do make sense. However, there is another side. As peculiar as it may sound, Catholicism has a long tradition of erudition, of creating and encouraging intellectuals.

Sure, they admitted Galileo was right only in 1980s, but still, their impact on learning was immense. It still is to some degree. Now, go to a Southern Baptist Convention... Ugh, the doctrine - I love it. The actual reality - I loathe it. Southern Baptists are number one on hit list :P.

I am an atheist, but I see the differences. And mainly, the Baptists are such due to the nature of the people who buy it, and not necessarily because of its theological stance. Like I said, I approve of the theory behind this denomination, unlike Catholicism, which I deem as outdated, but in practise, the Catholics are he winners for their behaviours. Rarely, if ever have I seen more anti-intellectual, brainwashed non-cultist denominations.

Not all Southern Baptists are like it, of course, and regular Baptists are fine. Really, Southern Baptism is tainted by its believers, not beliefs - many of whom are "rednecks"/borderline-"rednecks". One of my chief grievances is Young Earth Creationism(for the lucky few who still do not know what it is). I shall not go any further.

But no offence, to you, SFTS. You are an intelligent, fairly open-minded person, and not just some redneck. You are not the type of Southern Baptist I would dislike.

I'm just trying to out do Tuff-Stuff. All in jest.

I know what you mean about the baptists, I grew up in a SB church and lived next to a preacher (great guy I'm just saying I was in the thick of it.) Hell my city just started selling beer last week and this was after a 6 month court battle after the vote. Did I mention 35% of people voted against alcohol sales?

I really have a love-hate relationship with the church right now. These people, despite there beiliefs are still the best people I have ever met and the pecan pie the old ladies make is amazing. As much as I go to church and shake my head I can't seem to leave the flock. But alas I'm getting off topic.