I think a lot of religious people are pretty down to Earth, principled people who try to be good...

There's a lot of corruption in religious institutions too and some ignorant religious texts but the same applies for any institution; individual.

A majority of religious people I know don't hate gays or reject medical science or even play the moral highground. What's with all the trolling?

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DocSavage · M

Is it religion that makes the difference?

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@DocSavage It is for me. It's not at all necessary to become a decent person, but in my case I'm a much better person for it.

DocSavage · M

@Abstraction
I feel that it comes from me, rather than god or faith.

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@DocSavage Sure I understand that and expressed above that belief isn't necessary. I was only speaking about my experience. This isn't intended to influence anyone other than answer your original question that for me personally it made some difference. I was a pretty good person - then I became a better person because of my beliefs - it went deeper.