Mockery is an important social tool for squelching stupidity. Iโve never seen anyone change his mind because of the power of a superior argument or the acquisition of new facts. But Iโve seen plenty of people change behavior to avoid being mocked.
Scott AdamsIf you're following the news, you know that the major religions differ in their interpretation of the holy books. For example, one way to interpret God's will is that you should love your neighbor. An alternate reading of the holy books might lead you to rig a donkey cart with small mortar rockets and aim it at a hotel full of infidels. In summary, po-tay-to, poh-tah-to. Religions are very flexible.
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