Yeah...as long as you weren't a native of a country that already
had
a
perfectly fine spiritual tradition to begin with.

Example?



Don't be an asshole. You went to school. You're aware of examples.

I just want you to give me examples of what *you* consider to be
"perfectly fine spiritual traditions". Sacrificial virgins?
Cannibalism?
Polygamy?




Sorry, tooth-boy, but this discussion has apparently become one which,
like
many employment opportunities, assumes a certain level of education.
Better
luck next time.


No Doug. This discussion has become one which made an ass of Doug
Kanter.
You
and DSK are great at flinging **** by the buckets full, but when it
comes
down
to a fact or two, you're quick to start the personal attacks.

Perhaps the two of you can put your heads together and get the research
done
more quickly. Then, come back and rejoin the discussion. But, in fact,
research is not what's needed. NOYB is pretending not to know of cultures
which were nicely civilized, sans cannibalism, and were destroyed by
visits
from priests and other scourges.

But: Since it's such a nice day, I'm going to do two things at once - do
you
a favor, and also pull an ace out of my sleeve. Ask one of the kids you
know
where you might find the nearest library or bookstore. Find a book called
"A
Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies", by Bartolomé De Las
Casas.
It was written in 1552, and dedicated by the author to Prince Philip of
Spain.

Of course, NOYB will say that it's worthless because you can't trust
translators, especially those Hispanical ones. Oh well.


Bull****. You made one of your ridiculous assertions, he asked you to back
it
up, you make personal attack. Your MO is well known.

Oh....I'm sorry. John won't be our winner today, but we're sending him home
with a lifetime supply of Mrs Paul's fish sticks. Thanks for playing, John.
Our next contestant packages holiday candy at a sheltered workshop in
Pittsburgh. Let's see if maybe SHE can recognize a reliable historical
source when she sees one! Let's welcome Sally Jones....come on up, Sally!