re: Stunning Admission By Renowned Atheist; Decline of Christianity is Hurting Society

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I'm not religious at all but have always understood the teachings of the church were necessary for an ordered society.

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Exactly.

Even if you’re not a Christian, how can you say it’s a bad way to lead your life.

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I'm not religious at all but have always understood the teachings of the church were necessary for an ordered society.

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I am not evangelical at all - but I have an enduring belief in God - and I am equally convinced that the concept of God (a supreme descriminate between right and wrong) is absolutely necessary for a functioning society. I do not believe any particular ritual of any particular Church Establishment is required, but the root of the religion is an absolute necessity.

As for atheists - as long as they are objecting to some 'brand' of religion I am ok with it. === but the moment they tilt toward nihilism, I am done with them.

My favorite saying from John Adams = "Our constitution has given you a government for a moral and religious people. It is totally inadequate for the governance of any other." (paraphrased for sure)