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Is there a religion or philosophy that has never been used to justify political or domestic tyranny?

And please, my budding atheists, don't try to tell me that atheism has never been used to justify tyranny.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Quakers. I know some Quakers (or The Society of Friends) They have never taken part in any war anywhere on earth, They work in war torn countries as aid workers, teachers, doctors and nurses But I believe I would be right in saying that a Quaker has never fired a gun in anger.

    And they don't talk much about God either. They don't pray.Yjey have silent contemplation when you are free tio think your thoughts and either direct them towards God or anywhere else you feel most appropriate.

    They really live all those "Christian values" so many on this forum claim as their exclusive territory. I think Quakers are cool.

  • I am not an atheist.

    What are you trying to tell/ask?

    Your phrasing certainly indicate as to your intention to say every religion or philosophy is used to justify political or domestic tyranny.

    Crooks have used every available material on earth, including religious faith, philosophy, distorting it to suit their purpose, throughout the history.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Philosophy opens this question right up.

    I would argue that Secular Humanism DOES fit into your requirement of a philosophy that has never been used to justify political or domestic tyranny.

    If you can find an example, please let me know.

  • 1 decade ago

    Buddhism

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Have you ever heard of the middle east?

  • 1 decade ago

    sure, pantheism.

    and the answerer below me has a valid point as well.

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