My father was protestant, and my mother a staunch catholic, which enevitably led to me becoming an atheist (i won't go into the reasons why i think religion is a cancerous and meaningless human pursuit here). An Orange "walk" passed my house this morning banging out a relatively tuneless noise, as it does every year, and I couldn't help wonder what motivated people to participate in such an event. Sure, the battle of the Boyne was a significant (if small) battle in 1690, but my quandry is this: Is there any point to this rather vulgar display, other than try to intimidate catholics? Or is this just another living example of religion's ludicrous value?
2007-08-18
08:10:56
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