Britain is a majority non-religious nation

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Re: Britain is a majority non-religious nation

Post by Trolldor » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:26 pm

What is the difference between nationalism and religion? Both rely on a higher power deemed infallible.
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Re: Britain is a majority non-religious nation

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:29 pm

Trolldor wrote:What is the difference between nationalism and religion? Both rely on a higher power deemed infallible.
Nationalism doesn't necessarily think the "higher power" is infallible. That's just a discrediting move by people who automatically assume its bad without thinking about it.
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Re: Britain is a majority non-religious nation

Post by Trolldor » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:31 pm

I've thought about it enough.

I don't see the value in singing a national anthem, and I don't see the benefit in having pride in your nation - particularly when the 'values' you take pride in are not your country's and most definitely not retained.
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Re: Britain is a majority non-religious nation

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:32 pm

Trolldor wrote:I've thought about it enough.

I don't see the value in singing a national anthem, and I don't see the benefit in having pride in your nation - particularly when the 'values' you take pride in are not your country's and most definitely not retained.
We've had this discussion before.
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