Mental illness and religion.

Is it time society viewed religious beliefs as a mental illness?
How would society benefit if it couldn't control billions of people with this nonsensical belief?

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Success · 26-30, F

We should reserve 'mental illness' for those unable to function in society.

Call them badly misled if you must.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@Success Define functioning in society. Which society?

Success · 26-30, F

@Entwistle Are you that out of touch with reality? They go to work: same as you and I do. They raise children and cook dinner: same as you and I.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@Success I know that.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@Success Many mentally ill folk can and do go to work,maintain a home,have kids etc.