Christianity and its effect on self-worth

[John V]

I agree with the statement as fact, but probably not with your point if I'm interpreting it correctly.

Are you suggesting that the biblical admonishments regarding worthlessness and guilt are valid because some people are sick and twisted?

Yep. You noted Christianity in particular, but many atheists believe that most religions are evil. If most religions are evil, and most people have belonged to a religion, that means people are generally evil.

To his credit, Brian37 is arguing a similar point in another thread.