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On Religion and Fundamentalism

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Yes, I’ve been reading again. Dangerous activity, I know, but I do it all the same. This time, I’ve been reading God Under Howard by Marion Maddox. I’m almost finished and it’s a fascinatingly disturbing read.

Now, whilst I’m not opposed to religion itself per se, I do object to religion being used to manipulate people and attain such power and influence that they can distort our democratic society into hatred and racism.

I will not tolerate a theocracy, no matter which religion is behind it. (more…)