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 : Fred W4JLE Date : Wed Sep 28 2005 01:36:15 From Newsgroup: alt.ham-radio.vhf-uhf The conclusions he draws are a convolution of logic. 1. The US is a religious country. 2. The US has a high murder rate 3. The US has a high rate of VD, drug use, and aids. He concludes that statements 2 and 3 are caused by statement 1. Utter nonsense, at the risk of upsetting liberals I would suggest that 2 and 3 can can more easily be tied to minorities than religion. "Cecil Moore" wrote in message news:IFj_e.3185$KQ5.1068@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com... > 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." > -- > 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp .