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Originally Posted by Kizzy

Why are there so many provisos to being in a religion then?
It's a given we're not perfect, yet I get the feeling that having a religion gives many a get out of jail (or hell) free card, allowing many to be total flakes in the vain hope that the cloak of religion is enough to cover any and all flaws.

Eh?

Whether individuals don't follow a religion but "hope" that calling themselves a Christian or the fact they go to church every Sunday will save them "just in case" has nothing to do with the religions themselves.