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Pretzel · 70-79, M
I don't mind them - religions of all sorts probably keep most people in line better than if they are left to their own devices :)
CleverGirl · 26-30, F
@Pretzel Truth achieves the same thing, and better.
Pretzel · 70-79, M
@CleverGirl For some.
For a lot of people - they need the fear of burning in a place of fiery torment to keep them in check.
The one down side (just one that I'm mentioning) is that it is also used to justify wars because "Gawd is on our side" and the others are sub-human heathens
(even if they might actually be the same religion)
For a lot of people - they need the fear of burning in a place of fiery torment to keep them in check.
The one down side (just one that I'm mentioning) is that it is also used to justify wars because "Gawd is on our side" and the others are sub-human heathens
(even if they might actually be the same religion)
CleverGirl · 26-30, F
@Pretzel A carrot works just as well as a stick.
Pretzel · 70-79, M
@CleverGirl for people that are basically decent anyway - hence "heaven"



