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Converting the nonbelievers by force and law

I get the feeling that Paul V.M. Flecher isn't really into religious choice.

So although personal evangelism is important to religions of conversion, often the most effective conversion strategy is to convert a single person, i.e., a national ruler, to the religion. That ruler then uses the administrative powers of his or her government to promote the religion, resulting in the conversion of many members of the society to that religion.

The good thing is that this is not yet the official policy of the United States.

I keep saying it. Religion cannot be allowed the coercive power of government. Government can't be allowed the moral justification of religion.

If you are so afraid that your religion won't be chosen without the force of law, that is a problem for you and your religion. Not for anyone else. Force someone to "choose" your way today, then don't be surprised if someone forces you to "choose" their way tomorrow.

In case this sounds familiar folks, look at the Middle East.

Hat tip Wild Hunt Blog.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Thu - July 13, 2006 at 03:28 PM  Tag


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