Religion DOES Do More Good Than Harm

[David Sklansky]

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But I think almost everybody would agree that they are happier with their religion and its restrictions than they would be without either.

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I think many people that say this are lying to themselves. Do you really think those same people with the same families would be depressed if they were raised atheist instead?

I think only a very small percent of theists receive a large amount of hope/inspiration/whatever from it.

I think as our society progresses, the downside of religion is getting exponentially greater. If there were never any atheists, imagine how far set back our scientific knowledge would be.

Then there's the obvious argument that most wars are caused by religion, coupled with all the intolerance, hate, and bigotry, etc.

Are you really thinking on a global level?

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The people we need to be atheists already are for the most part.

Those on this forum almost certainly underestimate the number of people who would live in quiet desperation without their religion.