What would you do if you found out God existed

[Harry Nevis]

It does mean that at least one dog has three legs. People who believe unquestionably in superstitious nonsense, on the other hand, fit the definition of 'gullible'

But that's not the point.

If You could potentially use religion in a beneficial way - You get something that contains the experience of over 2000 years of collected human endevours.

If You take the counter part that is being presented today - science and You take the renessance to be the beginning of scientific thinking its just 600 years.

We DO use religion in a beneficial way - to illustrate how people will go to great lengths to justify a story that makes them feel good, powerful, included and loved.  What difference does it make that science "is just 600 years" old?

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If You compare the battle potential of different human beings. A person who is older is usually wiser than younger people. If You can prevent a person from looking into things that could teach them lessons about humanity and You Yourself acquire this knowledge, You get what is called an informational advantage, which can be compared to something like high-ground or fort on a battlefield and thus a much more higher chance for vicotry in any conflict.

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Since there is something like political correctness and classified information, one has to note that we live in society were free exchange of information is not possible. 

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So what I'm trying to say is. That most people are losers unaware of societal mechanism and not able to defend themselves against the influence of stronger players. What religion does is teach defense mechanisms against those kinds of attacks, giving the user the possibility of progress. As I said, its like GYM. If You change diet and train in a right way You will become stronger.

It may be a defense mechanism, but what progress is involved? You can learn much more by studying critiques of religion than the religion itself.

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Most people are powerholics and want power just for themselves. Since Christianity is a religion of love, the user does not aspire to the position of master, but servant. So for me it feels much better to share my experience with another person and to help them lead a better life, then to try to make them my slaves. It's even better from an egoistical viewpoint. I cannot help myself more than when I help those around me.

The religion of love?! Oh, please. It is a violent, egotistical, proscriptive fairy tale.