On 2/25/2014 5:06 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 2/25/14, 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:



To the best of my knowledge they pretty much all believed in a god or
gods. The concept of a supreme being or beings has existed since man
evolved to think abstractly and the mystery of life remains unanswered
but continues to consume our interest.

...and waste our time and energy.


In favor of what?

Why do humanitarian programs exist? Are we so perfect as humans that
we naturally come to the aid of people in need? I don't think so.
That's too god-like.

We have been influenced and taught that. By nature it's survival of the
fittest. What has influenced us to think otherwise?