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    Default Re: Religion in the 21st Century

    Quote Originally Posted by HoreTore View Post
    If I was to summarize all religions in the world, it would be something along the lines of "take are of the other people in your community, do not only think of yourself". At a fundamental level, all the religions from Abraham to Confucius is about caring for others than yourself. Historically, we have therefore seen that tasks like caring for the poor and maintaining law has been given to religious institutions.

    Well, except for one religion. The newest one, Scientology, breaks with this completely. It is a self-centered religion, based on taking care of yourself rather than taking care of your neighbors. Those associated with Scientology will highlight how it has benefited themselves. A Christian missionary, for example, will focus on how his religion has helped others.

    Is this is sign of a change in religion, a switch to a 21st century "me-me-me"-mentality?
    On the me me me thing sure couldnt the same be said of buddhism an its ancient.
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