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I am also an atheist, but recognize religion as damaging, forcing a tilting cognitive fog. Never helpful, a net negative to believers and society. The degree o
by snvzz 3y ago
I am also an atheist, but recognize religion as damaging, forcing a tilting cognitive fog. Never helpful, a net negative to believers and society.
The degree of bad depends on the religion and the believer.
Plus one must not forget that, for most believers, religion preceded adulthood, even maturity. Meaning it was never a choice, but imposed through indoctrination and immediate social pressure.
- vasdae 3y agoReligion will always exist one way or the other. Many atheists take science as a religion for example, with horrible outcomes.
- freedomben 3y agoI largely agree, except: > Never helpful It clearly is helpful to believers at times. For example, when a loved one dies, it can be extremely comforting to think you'll see them again soon in a paradisical heaven. Comfort when you're hurting is helpful.
- snvzz 3y ago>it can be extremely comforting to think you'll see them again soon in a paradisical heaven Comforting? Sure. Yet it can be positive if and only if there's no value in grief.
- freedomben 3y agoThat's an interesting point, though I think it would have to be if and only if all grief is positive. For example, if grief is 99% positive but 1% negative (negative being more pain than gain) then there's positive value. For someone about to die, I think any grief is probably negative. Any personal growth or development won't be utilized. I think of it kind of like morphine, if you're dying it's fine to keep it flowing even if you are getting seriously addicted to it
- RunSet 3y ago> I am also an atheist, but recognize religion as damaging, forcing a tilting cognitive fog. Never helpful, a net negative to believers and society. Religion has saved the lives of many who converted at swordpoint.