@Killiana1a:
Most of your rant was pointless. I stand by my affirmatio.
I am not a fan of mob rule, nor am I young and naive enough to not believe the majority in each society rules.
Well thankfully things like civil rights protect minorities from majorities.
That being said, religions have their purpose in promoting social stability, giving hope to the completely hopeless who see no bright light in a caste system,
Well religion is opium for the masses. Still, actual drugs could do that mighty well, but people who want to live in free societies should achieve balance on thei own, else they'll be slaves to the opium (not to mention that the opium will serve as a distraction for what's really important).
and they are mighty charitable when it comes to helping the homeless.
Well one does not to be religious to help the homeless (though honestly I'd prefer a government program who could offer a long lasting solution, rather than handouts). Plus religious charities are conversion machines that prey on the week, vulnerable and ignorant, so any good they may do is annulled.
There is more good to religion than some would give credit for including myself.
I don't see it as anything more than an instrument of opression and control.
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