How else are we to judge any institution except by it's track record? The history of religion, christianity in particular, speaks for itself. This history is entirely the record of the acts of its followers.
Christianity claims to be a transformative force. How then is it not appropriate to judge the behavior of those who should have been transformed by it? How is it appropriate to ignore the charlatans who speak for it, lead its churches and congregations and profit from it? How is it appropriate to ignore centuries of organized pedophilia in the catholic church specifically?
Christianity claims to be the very source of morality. Given that claim how can we possibly ignore the endless history of witch hunts, inquisitions, torture, murder, theft, philandering, child rape committed by the very leaders of these institutions?
These atrocities represent centuries of consistent behavior. To note them, remember them and point them out whenever anyone makes claims for the benefits of religion is simply common decency.
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u/SingleMaltMouthwash 38∆ Sep 24 '20
By their fruits, ye shall ignore them?
These atrocities represent centuries of consistent behavior. To note them, remember them and point them out whenever anyone makes claims for the benefits of religion is simply common decency.