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Arnold Said:

Christians what are ten things you can find with these statements?

We Answered:

we are to cast aside religion for a personal relationship with the living Christ Jesus receiving the offer of life 1 john 5:11,13 read it.

Florence Said:

Can the person who created this list take out any points that does not apply to Christianity?

We Answered:

OK, as you said what doesn't apply to Catholicism and Orthodoxy, the following don't apply to Catholics or Eastern Orthodox Churches. I did have a far more involved answer to each, but it was too long and Y! Answers rejected it as a result.

People and animals sacrificed as an offering to gods. .

Food destroyed because it doesn't comply with specific religious beliefs.

Children growing up without music.

Children growing up to hate and fear science and scientists, because science disproves their parents' religion - leading to appalling scientific illiteracy.

People bothered and sometimes woken up by door-to-door religion salespeople.

Female genital mutilation endorsed by religious texts.

People dying because they believe their faith makes them immune to snake venom, or other lethal aspects of reality.

People dying - and letting their children die - because their religion forbids accepting medical help.

People choked, starved, poisoned, or beaten to death during exorcisms.

Psychological and physiological conditions blamed on demons, preventing believers from seeking medical care.

People disowning family members for leaving their religion, in some cases symbolized by mock funerals.

The discouragement of rational, critical thought.

Children spending the period of their lives when the brain is most receptive to learning new information reading, rereading, and even memorizing religious texts.

People who believe the world is about to end neglect their education, are not financially responsible, and in extreme cases take part in mass suicides.

School boards having to spend time and money and resources on the fight to have evolution taught in the schools.

Mayors, senators, and presidents voted into office not because they're right for the job, but because of their religious beliefs.

Suicide bombers, who are certain they will be rewarded in heaven.

Discrimination against atheists, such as laws stating they may not hold public office or testify in court.

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