Quote Originally Posted by birdgirl73

I consider myself a "reverent agnostic" and an optimist. There'll forever be a part of me that hopes there is a God. I also consider myself a scientist. That part of me wants concrete proof. I feel very strongly that we all need to respect others' beliefs in this area, no matter what they are.
Better to just respect the person. Respecting beliefs that are idiotic, dangerous, and scientifically proven to spill blood is not healthy for the village. It reminds me of the saying, "Salute the rank, not the soldier." This sets up an alternate reality. Nature is real and there and living for study and worship? Why molly coddle lunatics who worship the now unrecognizable daydreams of the dead?

So I do respect these sufferers under the umbrella of Abrahamic illusion (the big three), but there disease (beliefs) must be removed the old fashioned way--immersion therapy in nature.They need treatment and medication. I would suggest meditation and cannabis.:icon506: