Religion is certainly used as a tool by some... and quite effectively. And not always (or even usually) to the good. I understand the desire to 'abolish religion', but I don't think it is a realistic ambition. On a personal (this is my church, these are my fellow Christians, friends and neighbors) level, religion offers a lot of good things, not least among them the feeling of belonging. Good luck getting people to give that up, especially when you consider the deeply emotional and superstitious beliefs that it's wrapped in.
As for the ten commandments... the 6 or 7 that aren't simply vain demands to worship god are common sense and nothing more. They can all be wrapped up in a single phrase, known popularly as The Golden Rule... which did not originate in the bible. Which means... we don't even need that part, as you seemed to be saying.
As for the ten commandments... the 6 or 7 that aren't simply vain demands to worship god are common sense and nothing more. They can all be wrapped up in a single phrase, known popularly as The Golden Rule... which did not originate in the bible. Which means... we don't even need that part, as you seemed to be saying.
