Religion

[Kreekakon]

My biggest problem with it is that people, especially politicians still run with the idea without questioning it and thus have a world view that isn't consistent with reality. It influences their decision making, which in turn makes the lives of other people more miserable. "I believe my god wants me to make it so you have to either stop having sex completely or have 12 kids, so you'll bet your buttons that those are the only two choices you're going to get!"*


*Slightly exaggerated unless you live in the US.

To be frank, although it's likely true, I don't think it really contributes much to what we're talking about here. What you just mentioned is an unfortunate reality of the matter while prior to this newest post we were mostly talking about what we feel like should be thought about the matter.

Just because many people employ it poorly doesn't mean the notion is a completely bad one for the rest of us who don't use it in such negative ways.

If you consider religion a lie, illusion, tool, etc., good for you, it's still a good source of moral support. Church groups tend to be very positive to other people. And yes, fanatics exist. Yes, there are groups that are very clique-y and irritating, but the fact remains that they could be a source for goodwill and more.

So basically what i'm saying is that it's a tool of control and some people live in an illusory world but if that makes them feel good (and they aren't insane and/or doing harm to anyone) then more power to them.

This is one of the main reasons I think it's completely alright to let people believe what they want to believe, which is further strengthened by what I said earlier about it being impossible to be proven false. In a world where the afterlife, and/or so many things are unsure, having religion as a form of moral comfort, and support I think is a healthy thing for the mind in moderate doses as long as it does not become the sole driving purpose of your life.