On Usefulness of Religion



How a malnourished teen escaped a house full of chains and freed her 12 siblings
By Samantha Schmidt and Lindsey Bever January 16

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...alifornia-house-parents-charged-with-torture/

David Turpin’s parents, James and Betty Turpin of West Virginia, told ABC News that they were “surprised and shocked” by the allegations. They said their son and daughter-in-law, whom they have not seen for several years, are religious and kept having children because “God called on them.”

The grandparents said that the children are home-schooled, made to memorize long scriptures in the Bible. Some of the children, the grandparents told ABC News, have tried to memorize the entire book.
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Not religious myself, but possibly the development and sharing of religious beliefs has greatly aided trade and communications between many separate peoples. But you'd have to go back to the Neolithic and Bronze ages in Europe and the Middle East for the benefits. Once organised religion arrived it has been all downhill.
 
At last The Pope has spoken out against nuclear wars.
He should have given contraception a positive mention too.
 
tomorton said:
Not religious myself, but possibly the development and sharing of religious beliefs has greatly aided trade and communications between many separate peoples. But you'd have to go back to the Neolithic and Bronze ages in Europe and the Middle East for the benefits. Once organised religion arrived it has been all downhill.
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Go bck to the Neolithic and never return,please.
 
Religion Needs a Savior

Most people think religion is the root of the world’s problems, according to a recent international study.

By Deidre McPhillips, Data Editor | Jan. 23, 2018

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-co...n-most-harmful-in-global-conflict-experts-say

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" He points to psychology’s Big Five theory in which openness to experience is one of five key personality traits that is influenced by genetics and shaped by experiences. " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits

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It has suited monarchs, dictators and politicians of all types to emphasise religious differences. Much easier than having to use persuasive reasoning. Much less risky than exercising autocratic power.

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