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Religion's M.O.

Deny a scientific fact.  Deny, deny, deny.  Burn a few people at the stake.  Imprison a few people.  Once the scientific idea has tipped into the mainstream, accept the scientific idea:The Vatican has admitted that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution should not have been dismissed and claimed it is compatible with the Christian view of Creation.More here.  Oh, we can't forget the Mormons.  Blacks, as decedents of Cain, were not allowed to become priests or enter Temple.  http://scriptures.lds.org/abr/1/21-22,26-27#21  That is, until in 1978.  Finally, someone had a "divine revelation" about blacks: They can enter Temple and become priests, after all!In 50 years, all mainstream churches will "divine" that gays can get into Heaven, and become priests, and even get married...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on February 17, 2009 (boomark / email).