Stephen wrote:
> Generally good advice, but unjustified when applied to the
> passage of David's quoted above. He notes that his statement
> applies to "the most widely practiced religions". That
> includes Christianity (33% of the world population) and Islam
> (20%), As followers of Judaism account for fewer than 1% of
> the world population, it's clear that he didn't intend to
> include this religion in his generalization. So implying that
> he did is unfair.
On the other hand, Buddhism has significantly more adherents
than does Islam, and thus if the term "most widely practiced religions"
is to be taken that literally, it is Christianity and Buddhism that
should be considered--and Buddhism does NOT believe in an afterlife (and
DOES believe in scientific examination of ANY subject including its own
tenets and beliefs, of course).
Another interesting point, btw, is that the figures Stephen
cites as representing the world population actually represent the
division of those who practice SOME religion. If lack of ANY religious
belief (atheism & agnosticism) is also considered, the combination of
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism does NOT represent a majority of the
world's population after all.
Rick
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