I had an interesting idea today.

There is an ancient human experience that has contributed to much of the evil of the world. It has caused offense and heartache to nearly every human on earth. It has led to murders and contributed to wars. It has been the cause of many suicides. It causes people to err in judgment, judging with prejudice. It may have served a purpose anciently as a mechanism to protect humanity, but it is no longer a necessity, and might even be looked upon as antiquated. Some may be raised with it, but many have grown out of needing it in adulthood and done just fine. People will ignore obvious truth because of their refusal to abandon or endanger this. It often comes with negative consequences, yet its adherents simply cannot let it go. I am advocating that we get rid of it as a society and learn to get along without it. I believe we will be better for it.

Now obviously, my intent is to mirror what many have said about the negative consequences of religion. But in actuality, I am referring to love. Yes, love has done all these things. Have you really considered just how much evil has sprung because of the human desire for love? And yet, in this day and age, we technically could live without it. Much like religion.

So why do we not abandon love? Because it is part of being human. Because there is also much good that comes from love. Because love, in spite of its evils, is also good.

This is also the same with religion. Yes, there has been evil throughout history because of religion. However, there has also been so much good. People who see only the evil have neglected to appreciate the goodness, the positives. the joy of the human experience that comes through religious belief.

I appreciate that CatBus recognizes that religion is a net positive. Thank you for your valuable thoughts.