Subj : Re: "Hams to the Rescue After Katrina" MSNBC News Article To : alt.ham-radio.vhf-uhf,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.dx,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.policy From : Matt Osborn Date : Tue Sep 27 2005 23:33:09 From Newsgroup: alt.ham-radio.vhf-uhf On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 22:25:44 GMT, Cecil Moore wrote: >Matt Osborn wrote: >> The religious openly declare that their belief system is centered >> about the concept of G-d. > >Here's an interesting study on the subject, it says: > >http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html > >"RELIGIOUS belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, >sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research published today. > >According to the study, belief in and worship of God are not only unnecessary for a healthy society >but may actually contribute to social problems. > >The study counters the view of believers that religion is necessary to provide the moral and ethical >foundations of a healthy society." Maybe we should rebuild New Orleans in England, it would balance the scales. -- msosborn at msosborn dot com .