Religious faith meets too many social, group, family and individual needs to disappear any time soon. For instance, religious faith reduces stress in young children. After all, what does one say to a young child who is dying of cancer? In addition, for many, religion is an aphrodisiac, and for some women, a social deterrent to male infidelity, and if that fails, a coping mechanism.
The list is almost endless, but, in the end, no reason, no matter its utility, causes a god to spring into existence.
The list is almost endless, but, in the end, no reason, no matter its utility, causes a god to spring into existence.
