
I consider freedom of thought and belief essential for the functioning of a society I want to live in and, therefore, I am for the people’s freedom to practice their religion. Unfortunately, most religions disagree.
If you are afraid to die, they provide you with an immortal soul,
if you are afraid to live, they provide you with an authority to tell you what to do…
religions evolved to cater to every available kind of fear.
Nothing generates as much philosophical drivel as incorrectly chosen level of abstraction.
“What are the origins of evil?” –
ask a stupid question – get a religion.