It will give meaning, purpose and structure to your life
The meaning of life is what you make it. I don’t need God to give me purpose.
provide an instant community
I was raised catholic and this is a valid point. The issue is it’s a community gathered around harmful ideas.
As for the rest, the placebo effect is scientifically proven to work. I have absolutely no doubt that believing in a higher power helps you beat addiction, etc. I don’t think that justifies the harm organized religion has caused, particularly recently. Does God want to force 10 year olds to give birth? Because that’s what’s happening in his name.
The meaning of life is what you make it. I don’t need God to give me purpose.
I was raised catholic and this is a valid point. The issue is it’s a community gathered around harmful ideas.
As for the rest, the placebo effect is scientifically proven to work. I have absolutely no doubt that believing in a higher power helps you beat addiction, etc. I don’t think that justifies the harm organized religion has caused, particularly recently. Does God want to force 10 year olds to give birth? Because that’s what’s happening in his name.