larc	Re: Natural Guilt
	Joelbear, I like that basic set of ideas. Makes sense to me. I wanted to add a couple ideas that, I think, tie in. I think, we, as well as other complex animals are born with a natural tendency towards love and even altruism. The mother's instinct to nurture and protect the young leads to offspring that have these characteristics. Of course, things can go wrong, that mess up this natural order of things, but I think the majority of us humans are preprogramed towards goodness and religious beliefs only reinforce what is already there. Perhaps, I see the world through rose colored glasses, and this view is overly optimistic. For those who find flaws in this line of reasoning, have at it. I was born with a thick skin (and a thick skull perhaps). Opposing views are welcome.
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