(September 29, 2023 at 9:28 am)Ahriman Wrote:(September 29, 2023 at 9:18 am)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Which, as I've already pointed out in the same other thread, is not the same thing. I'm not interested in your sloppy thinking, or your recycled humbug.
You don't think religion's consistent guidelines for behavior and powerful messages that speak to the heart of many humans, both of which helped humanity survive for thousands of years, are beneficial for people? Or do you just not think they're beneficial, anymore?
This is a Pollyanna-ish view of religion which completely ignores its support for bigotries and atrocities, not to mention how religious faith is manipulated by unscrupulous leaders for vile ends.
So no, you still haven't demonstrated that religion is a net positive.