Bad Religion: A Definition

From the gallery of mummified priests and monks 

at the Capuchin catacombs in Palermo, Sicily.

It was a remarkable visit.

http://www.viajesconmitia.com/2010/06/10/ite-missa-est/ 

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombe_dei_Cappuccini

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Alan: "Bad Religion" is any religious disposition that is existentially reliant on the maintenance, spread and reinforcement of fear.

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. 
The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 
1 John 4:18

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A18&version=MSG

Where are biblical "literalists" when needed?

And why do self-evident contradictions between Scripture and conservative Christian belief go unnoticed?

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For glimpses of good religion, see "Pope Francis Links"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/11/pope-francis-links.html

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More glimpses of good religion:

Thomas Merton: "The Best Imposed As A Norm Becomes Evil"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2012/04/merton-best-imposed-as-norm-becomes.html 

G.K. Chesterton: "The Anarchy of The Rich"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/10/gk-chesterton-anarchy-of-rich.html