Extremism Is An Illusion

The concept of extremism is an illusion. The term extremism is commonly passed around by the media when describing groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church and Islamic terrorists groups. Theists make the excuse that these groups they do not accurately reflect their beliefs. "These aren't true Muslims, these aren't true Christians." However, everyone seemingly fails to see that these groups are the most Christian and Muslim groups out there.

They're simply following their dictated guidelines and tenets to their core, they're not extremists, they're true believers. These are the blind worshipers God wanted, however, even these groups are far from the core. The Westboro Baptists should be praised by their fellow theists for their picketing that advertises the word of God and brings sorrow to many, and the Islamic Terrorists should be praised by their fellow theists for their work of slaughtering the infidels, for doing what their religious text dictated.

What we label as extremism, is what all religion is suppose to be.

Thankfully, secular morality and logic fortunately has molded modern religion, so we don't praise and follow these cruel and barbaric acts. I for one, hope that this gradual continuation of, implementation of secularism proceeds for the sake of humanity and advancement.

Anyone say otherwise?

I have had discussions with my religion teacher about this many times, and I have come out victorious of those discussions turned debates.

I came to the realization a long time ago that there are no true Christians. They dont do what the bible tells them, they pick and choose what they want to believe in, and they label themselves Christians. The stupidity in it all frustrates me so much, its tempting to pinpoint your anger at a single group full of so many ignorant people, but I hold myself back as best I can. Seriously, how did we as a species evolve to be so fucking stupid? Ill never understand.

I have more respect for the Westboro Baptist church because they at least are what they claim to be. They are so hated, yet they are what their religion tells them to be. Of course, they dont kill people who work on the Sabbath, but they are the closest thing to Christians that I know of.

Final thought, Extremism and Religion are one in the same.


Edit: Did this video spark the thread? Its right up its alley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0ObmnxlIcs

Alt said:

I came to the realization a long time ago that there are no true Christians. They dont do what the bible tells them, they pick and choose what they want to believe in, and they label themselves Christians. The stupidity in it all frustrates me so much, its tempting to pinpoint your anger at a single group full of so many ignorant people, but I hold myself back as best I can. Seriously, how did we as a species evolve to be so fucking stupid? Ill never understand.

I have more respect for the Westboro Baptist church because they at least are what they claim to be. They are so hated, yet they are what their religion tells them to be. Of course, they dont kill people who work on the Sabbath, but they are the closest thing to Christians that I know of.

Final thought, Extremism and Religion are one in the same.


Edit: Did this video spark the thread? Its right up its alley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0ObmnxlIcs

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Agreed, as I said "These are the blind worshipers God wanted, however, even these groups are far from the core."

Truly fascinating how humans extend to both extremes of the spectrum of intelligence. We're the most brilliant species yet also the most stupid species.

Coincidentally, no it didn't.

Alt said:

Edit: Did this video spark the thread? Its right up its alley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0ObmnxlIcs

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I was wondering the same thing. That was a great video.

Cann!bal said:

Agreed, as I said "These are the blind worshipers God wanted, however, even these groups are far from the core."

Truly fascinating how humans extend to both extremes of the spectrum of intelligence. We're the most brilliant species yet also the most stupid species.

Coincidentally, no it didn't.

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Another very good point. Im glad I consider myself to be at the better end of the spectrum, lol.

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Leader said:

I was wondering the same thing. That was a great video.

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Indeed. TJ has been throwing me off with these guests making videos for him. I wonder sometimes, if he is doing a personal experiment, just to see how he can manipulate the little bit of power he has. Not necessarily in a malicious way, although it could be, but more so as making an example of his followers so that he can later point it out and allow everyone to learn from it.

However, the girl in the video was both very smart and attractive