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Moreover, good religions don't teach blind obedience, that's not faith. They teach correct principles and let people govern themselves. People make mistakes but as long as the hierachy isn't a corrupt authoritarian power structure, one bad person can't cause an atrocity.

Wait they don't? It might seem silly to say, but a lot of atheists have said the opposite. Religious people would say otherwise, but even without the bloodlust you do have to admit them trying to promote their religion does come with a heavy bias.
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I mean what would change your view? Enough Christians saying they disagree? The view is not based on anything, it is just your random assumptions and ideas >

A proper argument as to WHY Christians wouldn't be convinced. Though looking at the comments, I got several. >


A proper argument as to WHY Christians wouldn't be convinced. Though looking at the comments, I got several.

Well, right in the Ten Commandments: thou shall not murder / thou shall not kill (exact wording varies) >

I have a problem with the phrasing of most. I don't think most Christians would be convinced of this. Most Christians never go to church let alone listen to any preachers in this obedient way. I would say at most probably a few hundreds Christians would be susceptible to a cult brainwashing them into violence.
Also have a problem with saying religions. It's ideologies in general. All political ideologies on all sides could easily be brainwashed into violence as history as shown. >

Okay but what about watching Fox News, or watching shows/movies with prominent Christian messages? What do they think about Pureflix? >


I am a Quaker. You could not convince me or my brethren "into mass-murder" as "God's will". And I firmly believe  
MOST  
Christians feel the exact same way.

Okay, then hypothetically what would happen if your pastor suddenly decided to start talk about buying guns, and fighting in some holy war against "sinners". Would this person be removed?
Also just so you know I am writing from an American perspective. >

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There are cases when killing of justified, plenty of good Christians served in WW2 after all, but I get the feeling that's not what your talking about.
How do you prevent yourself from getting duped into committing unjustified atrocities based on some religious authority?
In the first place you don't follow false prophets. As it says in the Bible "Ye shall know them by their fruits". Con men and cults only convert people by preying on their insecurities and vulnerabilities. Strengthen your sense of identity and you'll be able leave as soon as you see the inevitable red flags that pop up long before any atrocities occur.
Moreover, good religions don't teach blind obedience, that's not faith. They teach correct principles and let people govern themselves. People make mistakes but as long as the hierachy isn't a corrupt authoritarian power structure, one bad person can't cause an atrocity.