Is Religion A Scam?

[rdhopkins2]

Religion has been around for thousands of years. It has provided a values system, a control system and means of rehabilitation.

It has provided hope for the destitute, sustenance for the starving and compassionate care for those in dark places.

Religion has also born witness to horrors. Detrimental mind control, sexual assault, inhumane punishment and psychological torture. Many wars have also been fought in the name of religion.

Are religions a scam?

 

[Beerfish]

 

[raskolnikov]

Of course

 

[raskolnikov]

Over 2,000 different gods but yours is the right one?

As I tell my sister, a born-again Christian, when she preaches at me.

""You believe in one more god than I do".

 

[Beerfish]

I think everything is pretty much a scam of one sort or another.

 

[Gough]

Your average person of faith is basically a useful idiot who allows evil to be done in their name.