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The problem with religion

I understand the concept of faith and the concept of God. That is fine by me and faith is as important as love or fear.

But you cannot tell me to read books written by men who think they had visions from God. The biggest analogy is modern day cult leaders.

Most of the holy books have different interpretations which change with time. Why so? Are the books too complex or are they changing interpretations as the world evolves? The answer is latter.
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Carla · 61-69, F
The bible was written by men.
Scriptures, scrolls, old myths and passed down stories, cherry picked to suit a narrative.
Developing societies in need of direction. How else to explain the unexplainable. And how best to keep people in line? Fear. And how can you dispel that which you cannot see?
Faith in a God is fine for many. It still gives people direction that dont have the internal strength to find it on their own.
In turn, it also is the source of generations of conflict, hypocrisy, the sense of superiority.
So, the problem really isnt religion, the problem is people. With or without it, we can be a horrible species.
Doometernal · 26-30, M
@Carla yes. Agreed. That's what I was discussing with a person here below. Check it out.