If you believe in god, you're an idiot...

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Originally Posted by bman8810 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I grew up in a household with two ordained ministers and have read the Bible from front to back. Also, whether science or religion is the "easy way out" is entirely perception. Personally, I see religion as the "easy way out" because it is far easier to not worry about the why or how of something.

Also, could religion do me harm? Absolutely. Religion is a crutch that calls on you to put your faith in a higher being to bring about desired changes in your life, or for that higher being to bring about the changes in his mystical plan. Personally, I've done it and I've always ended up disappointed. A far more effective approach is to actively assess your desires and act upon them.

Religion is merely a social construct brought about to teach morals and help strengthen communities. We no longer need this and it is causing more problems than good.

what if religion was merely a way to label the way you live your life based on your personal code and principles and gave you an external way to express that belief?