Religion is not the source of our social bounds and morality rather a parasite of control left over from ancient times.
Not the person you’re replying to, but I’m am atheist or an agnostic and even I’m not so sure about that.
When given the idea that there is no retribution or reprocussion for their actions, many people become nihilistic and act terribly.
I agree that it’s weak to need a “sky daddy” to act properly, but many people are weak.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 day ago
I would say all magical thinking does this. This is why I say that things like astrology and homeopathy are not “harmless” but are rather actively harming the fabric of society by being accepted.