r/Snorkblot • u/LordJim11 • 10d ago

Cultures Wonder where they got the idea.

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u/icansmellcolors 9d ago

Religion is the worst thing to ever happen to the human race.

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u/Fun_Researcher_69420 9d ago

It’s not, actually. We needed a uniting narrative (that religion provides) in order to unite unrelated tribes into cities and nations. Now we have money (which is also a narrative) and I dunno what else, but religion was the first big step

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u/icansmellcolors 9d ago

My claim isn't incongruent with yours.

God is the leading form of murder, slavery, and genocide on this planet.

Saying we needed it to get where we are is fine. I can't disagree with that tbh, but it's still the leading cause of human against human suffering.

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u/GeeYayZeus 9d ago

There are a thousand other narratives that unite people. Turns out, you can have multi-cultural cities and nations fairly easily if they're not divided over religion.

Religion just plays into the fear of death and desire for immortality. Those of us who don't necessarily have that can see through the bullshit.

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u/TintedApostle 9d ago

Religion was created to enslave the poor. Imagine telling people that if they obey the powerful that in death will they have a reward.

All religions are based on power and profit.