Sin is awesome because it's an ever present condition that creates a need. That need is constant attempts at atonement through rites, rituals, sermons, confessions, etc. And the really great thing about it is that just when a person thinks they may be on the path of atonement, some new sin pops up. It could be something the person did or even thought. So the person is told to double down. Pray harder. Read the bible more. Become more active in the church. All the while, they're slowly harming themselves by becoming ever more dependent on the religion to filter their thoughts and behavior. It's amazing.
Religion - cigarettes for the mind.
Religion - cigarettes for the mind.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"