I agree, a delusion of both fantasy and grandeur. Unfortunately once the belief becomes a society norm and institutionalized it is no longer considered delusional. Those not believing are then considered the delusional and become societal outcasts. They become the focus of attack, the enemy, within that society.
Our society unfortunately has many delusions, not just religious, that are acceptable. Take a look at advertising. One good example is the female form delusion. How many women torture them selves chasing that made up perfection. Another is aging.
Fortunately, religion is on the decline. I doubt that it will ever completely go away.
Our society unfortunately has many delusions, not just religious, that are acceptable. Take a look at advertising. One good example is the female form delusion. How many women torture them selves chasing that made up perfection. Another is aging.
Fortunately, religion is on the decline. I doubt that it will ever completely go away.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
