Religion: How important is it? [View All]

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Myra Ann Rutledge, 59, is comfortable with her decision to shun organized religion.

The Dallastown woman said she is not attacking anybody else's beliefs, but her personal connection with religion has waned as she has gotten older.

"I think if someone is secure and satisfied in their spiritual beliefs I think that's very important," Rutledge said, "but I think it's best to understand that what's best for one individual is not always best for another individual. I think organized religion tends to encourage intolerance."

History is rife with wars and bigotry caused and promoted by organized religion, she said. In addition, religions tend to operate like businesses competing for customers, Rutledge said.


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