[SpamCop-Social] Re: So much for the power of prayer....

[Miss Betsy]

"Mr K. Mean" <khhqdty02 at sneakemail.com> wrote in message 
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> Miss Betsy wrote:
>>
>> Rape and pillage are considered 'wrong' now because people see the 
>> consequences of individuals being hurt.  At one time, they were not 
>> considered wrong, but the natural consequence of being a loser and the 
>> natural 'good' coming to the victor.  (and there are still people who, 
>> without laws, would see it that way).
>
> So, is it ironic then that society is more "moral" than ever, not in a 
> religious sense but in compassion and a greater understanding of the 
> consequences of their actions on others?  Or with greater mobility and 
> global awareness, many see foreigners more as people?
>
> I find it encouraging that it took years for the general public to turn 
> against Vietnam but it is incredible that both the first and second Gulf 
> wars were protested by millions before they even started.  Fireboming 
> Dresden today wouldn't be cheered by the public which is why the military 
> knows if it does something like that today (Falluja), that it should keep 
> it quiet.

I, too, think that society is maturing, but I think it is because of 
religion.

Miss Betsy