[jrherreid]

And the defenders of the church should review their history books. Most of the evils perpetrated on humanity have been at the hands of their own governments or at the hands of their churchs.

Perhaps a visit to historyland could be beneficial to yourself as well. Then come back and show me any long-lasting nation or country that has existed without church or government to defend and/or support them.

[B. A. Conservative]

I don't have faith in the government to do anything. While I don't believe in God, I do very much believe in the Christian way of life. And I don't deny the good done by the teachings of the church. I just wanted to make the point that a great many of wars of history and the resultant unnecessary deaths that occurred were incited by the church. While it generally has been a force for good, at times the church has been the tool of evil and corruption.