Certainly world history must give us pause and make us wonder what role religion has played in the many wars that have devastated mankind and caused untold suffering.
The realm of Christendom has been noteworthy for its hypocrisy in this field. In two world wars, Catholic has killed Catholic and Protestant has killed Protestant at the behest of their “Christian” political leaders.
The teachings of a religion should influence the personality and the daily conduct of each believer. Thus, each person’s conduct will normally be a reflection, to a greater or lesser degree, of that one’s religious background. What effect does your religion have on you? Does your religion produce a kinder person? More generous, honest, humble, tolerant, and compassionate?
These are reasonable questions, for as one great religious teacher, Jesus Christ, stated: ......by their fruits you will recognize true Christians.”—Matthew 7:17-20.
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2006-10-11
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