DrZoidberg
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Some would say religion is a big problem among other big problems in the world. Some would say religion is the world’s biggest problem because it causes so many of the other problems. Some would say religion has problems in it, but those can be addressed without arguing for or hoping for the end of religion itself.
I was thinking of making a poll but then I realized the difficulty of breaking a rather nebulous topic, religion, into categories without raising questions about overlapping categories and what options I left out of the poll. So generally I'm hoping people will find a label or two to describe what is/are the major problem(s) with religion. Is it supernaturalism, authoritarianism, faith-based beliefs, indoctrination, it's anti-scientific, the shaming of people with "sin", or what else?
How would you label the one or two worst things in religion? And, if you want, add why the one or two worst things are the worst.
1. The worst must surely be, living your life after a lie. So many wasted lives. Everything else is secondary.
2. ...and that it fosters and encourages anti-intellectualism. Religion makes people say dumb shit and be proud of it. I hate it. "Well... it's my faith". Gaaah
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The communion wine. Who the fuck only gives you one sip of wine and then makes you wait until the end of service before you can go home and have some more? That shit is just cold.
Herpes. I always think of herpes when I see that cup go around.