Elburgeo
Does anyone feel that secular society would benefit from an organisation like the Church that doesn't believe in God?
Benefits -
A Moral Authority - I think the idea that people can decide for themselves what is right and wrong is ridiculous. Most people aren't clever enough, don't have access to enough of the facts, and don't put any proper time
Community bonding
Security - It brings people together with other people they can trust as they are striving for the same thing
It can be a sincere organisation, as opposed to the political agendas that public services are affected by
It can promote decent culture
It can give people moral guidenace and support - something desperately lacking in secular societys
It can remind people what is moral and what isn't
Negatives -
What it preaches could be wrong
It infringes on peoples freedoms
It doesn't respect peoples ability to choose for themselves
Benefits -
A Moral Authority - I think the idea that people can decide for themselves what is right and wrong is ridiculous. Most people aren't clever enough, don't have access to enough of the facts, and don't put any proper time
Community bonding
Security - It brings people together with other people they can trust as they are striving for the same thing
It can be a sincere organisation, as opposed to the political agendas that public services are affected by
It can promote decent culture
It can give people moral guidenace and support - something desperately lacking in secular societys
It can remind people what is moral and what isn't
Negatives -
What it preaches could be wrong
It infringes on peoples freedoms
It doesn't respect peoples ability to choose for themselves