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Atheists & Agnostics

trotsky

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4. Yes, exactly this:

Reply to Pacifist Patriot (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:20 AM

Dec 2015

If someone does good works because they think it's making their faith look good to gain more followers, earning them a place in heaven, or keeping them out of hell, then they can go fuck themselves with their selfish motives!

You do good works because it helps relieve suffering and it's the compassionate thing to do for your fellow human beings.

Ramen!

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