Is religion still relevant in modern society?

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padib said:

theprof00 said:

Better analogy, do you polish the knob?

It would not be a better analogy, because the scientific consensus is that masturbation is beneficial, therefore desirable from an areligious standpoint.

The reason why alcoholism is a good analogy for me is because it is a point that is considered a sin in the bible, but it is also considered undesireable from an areligious standpoint.

Thanks for bringing up the question. By bringing negative examples, it helps highlight the usefulness of the right one.

... The scientific consensus is that homosexuality is beneficial (for the homosexual person), therefore it is also considered desirable from a areligious standpoint. So your analogywith alcohol fails. (and this is neglecting the fact that moderate consumption of alcohol can actualyl be beneficial)