It's very reductionist, too. There's just too much that we simply don't know about ourselves and the universe. To assume that either we will eventually underst

It's very reductionist, too. There's just too much that we simply don't know about ourselves and the universe. To assume that either we will eventually understand it all or that as we learn more we won't find something vaguely religious is arrogant and short-sighted. Eradication of religion is a dumb goal. There are many things people are "religious" about, and there's plenty to fight over other than gods. Religion has and will continue to be a very important part of giving people purpose and creating community. The goal should not be to eradicate that but to bring out the best parts.