[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

"Religion" doesn't pretend to have proof though. It why they call it "faith".

Blind faith.

The problem is it is often used to control peoples' thoughts and therefore actions. Religion has been used as a weapon of abuse for centuries. Without it such abuse could not continue.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Blind faith.

The problem is it is often used to control peoples' thoughts and therefore actions. Religion has been used as a weapon of abuse for centuries. Without it such abuse could not continue.

That's quite naive to think. Without religion, yes it couldn't be used by people to manipulate it's meaning or cause for their own power and gain. But those people will simply find something else to twist to their own ends. Anyone who thinks any of these religions supports or condones these extremists who use religion as an excuse for their actions are wrong.

Just like every other organisation or position of power it's abused by evil people.

The problem isn't religion itself. It's greedy humans.