Seen Bill Mahr's movie on Sunday and let me say...wow!

This is a movie that you have to see with an open mind. Those that are "religious" will obviously go into the movie expecting to be offended and, because of that, will be offended. Mahr does not attack a person's faith in their god(s), but rather attacks organized religion. He points out the obvious contridictions, such as the story of Jesus is just a variation on a theme of the stories concerning gods from other religions (see LINK for parrell to Horus).

Another incredible thing that he pointed out was the Black Stone of Mecca is actually a meteorite. It can't be proven beyond a reasonable doubt because the guardians wouldn't allow it, but scientist agree that it is a meteorite.

There are a bunch of other things that he brings up in the movie to question organized religion, but I can't remember them now.

Anyway...anyone else see the movie?

Rob

I have always said that organized religion is a farce. It is no better than a dictatorship or monarchy in the sense that it is a way for the few to rule (force their ideas and opinions) on the many. Who are they to tell me that this is what they meant 2000+ years ago when the Bible was written? I interpret it my way. If I am wrong, I am sure I will find out soon enough.

Haven't seen it but I want to.

I'd say most religion is, but it would come down to more 'well-organized' religions, like Catholicism. Difference being that the only premise for down-home protestant religions (united Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Calvary, Quaker, etc) is a sense of uniting a community. Not so much the teaching of God and Jesus and all that, but using the writings to reflect upon their own lives. Organization meant only for togetherness and aiding the community. Not to say others don't do it, but there is less an emphasis on 'praising god' or what have you.