As I stated, it's an impressive feat for the old chap to even stand up straight, so yes - I'd say he's giving it the best he's got, and yes, that's certainly worth something.
I just generally disagree with the 'word of god' being spread by man, in any form, whether it be in writing, or by a single religious figure (supported by vatican masterminds). 'Don't use birth-control, people!' - the masses sometimes need to be protected against themselves.
Oh dear, before this turns into some kind of religious debate/war (esp. with the 'it's a weapon' argument thrown in here already), I'll just go ahead and admit that religions (and for me, mostly and specifically those of asian origin) make a lot of sense.
I just think that any mass opinion or conviction, from 'thou shalt not kill' to 'he's a filthy jew' to 'winning is all important!' is dangerous from the moment the masses stop thinking. Agnostics are generally blamed to be apathetic, but I think nothing's closer to apathy than giving up on wondering and questioning things, accepting someone's word for something so personal as one's own beliefs.
Anyone doing their own thinking does not belong in that group, and whether they be muslim, buddhist, christian or satanist, IMO they've got the bull by the horns.
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