I have never had serious thoughts about religion till now.

I am a little confused if I should ever take it seriously - i like the serenity religious institutions provide - the artwork - the quiet comfort - but dislike the brainwashing and scams.

Would love to know how the community got started with this.

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    4 days ago

    Same as now. Nothing wrong with people sharing a common fiction, like Star Wars fans or yugioh fans.

    But the head liar (who lives and depends on receiving money and assets under false pretences) claims that things happen because of god’s will, or miracles, or mysterious ways, is taking advantage of gullible people. And these gullible people don’t want to offend each other, and don’t want to be the first to admit that the emperor has no clothes, due to social status, or losing face, or ego, or something, and the whole house of cards is based on a game of let’s pretend, and all of that is just plain unethical, but we’re supposed to respect religion because of … something? Tradition? Tribal custom?

    I’ll be the first to acknowledge and thank religious bodies that provide food and shelter and solace. Most organised religions have enough money already and don’t need to scam more. Just provide the good deeds without the inconsistent fairy tales, thanks.

    https://youtu.be/laUHG_WIj-o

    https://youtube.com/shorts/PwcvbjrJgnQ

    https://youtu.be/IZeWPScnolo

    https://youtu.be/2tp0UNcjzl8