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"I am also the one saying that they do so for nothing (well, except self-pleasuring), even if they think that they do. Also, they don't mainly do it to avoid punishments, but to be rewarded, as mentioned time after time."

Right, you're saying most religious people practice religion because they *think* it'll get them into heaven. I'm saying that's not what people *think* at all. They're practicing religion because they want to, not out of fear of Hell nor a reward. Part of being a part of a religion is wanting to practice said religion.

"Still, you do share one point with the OP, which is the underlined. One may question the value of pleasing God through religious practicing though if it won't have any positive effects at all (for the millionth time; other than mental pleasure). Which leaves the OP's point that one may leave the whole worshipping part altogether (by destroying all evidence of religion)."

Exactly. However, just because something doesn't reap any tangible rewards (like getting into heaven), that doesn't believe it makes no sense. Again, people do these things because they want to. You are the way claiming that there has to be some alterior motive for peoples actions.