Thinking

Just now I went outside for a fag, and noticed how bright it is, although still very cold. I got thinking about wright and wrong again. I got thinking about religion again, and how immoral it is.
I remembered a Christian statement that one should always always respect authority, on the grounds that the same thing is said in the bible. But why should authority be respected, unless it is just? The biblical point of view certainly explains why the church has always allied itself with the ruling classes, who have a long and shameful history of exploiting their lesser countrymen. The history of the church is in fact a history of cruelty and oppression. The biblical point of view also explains the church's relationship with the Nazis not so very long ago. I cannot and will not show respect to something unless that thing is worthy of respect.