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Could we attempt to validate the RC claims of transmutation by asking one to spew after communion and testing for extra DNA?

Interesting test proposal. Even though Gould says religion and science belong to different "magesteria," many of the claims of religions people actually are testable. Skeptics have already tested intercessory prayer and proved that it has no healing effect.

I think you should go through with it. Keep in mind that RCs will say you are testing for a "spirit" and probably that your lack of faith interferes with transubstantiation. "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test," BLATHER, BLATHER, BLATHER.

[1 point]237 days ago by United States stbwilley Reply
Would you join a religious organisation whose beliefs you did not share if you could see material benefits from doing so?

I would never, but maybe gaining a social advantage is the real reason why a lot of people go to church. It's not what you know, it's who you know, so let's not "forsake the assembling of ourselves together as is the habit of some."

[1 point]250 days ago by United States stbwilley Reply
"Money is the root of all evil."

Money is a means of exchange. You get money in exchange for the hours of your life. If you think money is evil, you think your own life is evil. If you love money, you love your own life.

In turn, you may exchange your money for goods and services, save it, or invest. Would you rather have a gun in your face?

The church teaches that loving money is evil because poor, ignorant, scared people are easier to control.

[2 points]250 days ago by United States stbwilley Reply