Religions don't have to be about divine commandments, tribal ascendancy, doctrines that serve the powerful, or straight-up bullshit.
They can be personal - a way to view the world where the "self" is integrated into something larger. Personal religion that is coupled to reason can be part of a resilient happy life.
The problem comes when someone tries to convince others their personal religion is true, and creates an "in" crowd of believers.
They can be personal - a way to view the world where the "self" is integrated into something larger. Personal religion that is coupled to reason can be part of a resilient happy life.
The problem comes when someone tries to convince others their personal religion is true, and creates an "in" crowd of believers.