(November 8, 2023 at 11:21 pm)Harry Haller Wrote: I imagine a sincere religionist that truly believes in their god and their religion would have the happiest of existences. There is much comfort to be found in the promise of religion and that is why man invented it.
The problem for me, when I was religious, was that it just wasn't believable. At that point, going through the motions of a religion you do not believe in, it becomes an exhausting burden rather than a blessing.
I miss some of the ritual and community of religious practice but I don't miss trying to make myself believe in something unbelievable or faking my belief to fit in.
I have found purpose within myself through a combination of Stoic and Taoist practice.
Depends upon their beliefs. It isn't happy truly believing billions are burning in hell.
