there is no proof that stands up to inquiry. So why then does the idea of religion persist? The answer is fear and to a lesser extent lazyness.
We are blessed(cursed) with sentience. We can live life like other beasts (eating,drinking,mating) for only so long before everyone that lives long enough asks...why? Why are we here? How did all this come about? What happens after death. All of this is conveniently explained by religion and so comfort is attained.
All of this would be well enough but someone somewhere got the idea that they could use this fear to control people's lives. It worked for most but not all.
Carry on atheist. Know that you are the bravest of us all.
We are blessed(cursed) with sentience. We can live life like other beasts (eating,drinking,mating) for only so long before everyone that lives long enough asks...why? Why are we here? How did all this come about? What happens after death. All of this is conveniently explained by religion and so comfort is attained.
All of this would be well enough but someone somewhere got the idea that they could use this fear to control people's lives. It worked for most but not all.
Carry on atheist. Know that you are the bravest of us all.
