[ricpic]

...one day even people like you will figure out that people are good and bad on an individual basis.

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Couldn't agree more. However, it is also true that individuals are immensely influenced for better or worse by the governing ethos of the group they are raised in.
The essence of Christianity - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The essence of Judaism - Be a mensch.
The essence of Islam - Kill the infidel.

[droberts]

Agreed, see my post 91 about how a small group of people can brainwash the ignorant masses who don't think for themselves (but then that's my take on religion in general).