Coming out of a conservative, hegemonic, patriarchal religion like Jehovah's Witnesses I have changed in myriad ways. At this point in my life I am sure that I will never again subscribe to the tenets of another organized religion. In my opinion religion does more harm than good. It divides families and friends, it destroys nations and civilizations all by dictating the way people think and eventually feel. The wars that are waged around the world and the lives destroyed are done in the name of religion. I cannot think of one good thing done in a religious context.
There will be more to come on this topic....
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Well, you've come out of a very controlling cult and you can't see anything good about organised religion. But of course, many find a sense of community and belonging in their organised religion. Great cultures and societies have been based on it.
Yes, there have been wars. There have also been wars avoided. It's not all John Lennon, imagine there is no religion and we'd all be living in peace. Many countries have found no-religion equals civil war and anarchy.
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