Religion is __________(finish the line)
We're non-believers, but I think we don't all see religion the same way. There are a lot of words I can fill in this blank.
Fiction.
Corrosive.
Nonsense.
Brainwashing.
Not my cuppa tea.
There are probably, many, many others.
I'm wondering, what word or phrase would you associate with religion?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button....a way for people, lacking the ability to question everything, to see the world.
Gohan
Level 7
Jan 14, 2018
1
Hi Gohan, I give you an example of an inability to question. When I was a little
boy, I questioned my religious brethren mother as to why she did not brighten herself up by wearing some lipstick, She replied, " If god had wanted me to have red lips, he would have given me red lips ! I replied " But mum you perm your hair, if god had wanted you to have curly hair he would have given you curly hair " My Mothers reply " DON"T BE SO REDICULOUS " !!
Religion is...fairytales to console people in their most devastating moments. It can also provide a sense of community and family depending on which faith is chosen. It is also a tool that can be used to control people, get rich, and exploit the weak. It has good and evil, light and dark, just like all of us. However, I believe nonbelievers possess higher overall intelligence, and those who question and are not easily influenced are the smartest.
NicThePoet
Level 7
Jan 14, 2018
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...stupid, controlling, abusive, illogical, unscientific, false.
Lucas20520
Level 6
Jan 14, 2018
3
Has killed so many people that just wanted to be left alone.
BucketlistBob
Level 8
Jan 14, 2018
3
… a structure of power and control for subduing the masses who want desperately to believe in the underlying message that someone is watching out for us and loves us and will make our pain and struggle worthwhile if only we're good enough and obey the rules.
resserts
Level 8
Jan 14, 2018
2
ready for a laugh? I started clicking on the dotted line. hahahahaha and NOTHING's happening!?!?!? brain fart or senior moment.
Religion is the root of evil.
Not ALL even just a goodly portion.
silverotter11
Level 9
Jan 14, 2018
2
At my last visit to Portland I noticed the light rail cars had signs for seats that said "Honored Citizens" instead of "seniors". I like to refer to this period as, my stage of life.
@JackPedigo Yeah, and if I hear 'Well, at your age . . . " my mouth is apt to say something inappropriate.
@silverotter11 What would you say??
@JackPedigo 'fuck off' but that usually does not go over well with doctors,etc. I like the "Honored Citizens". I just do not think it is neccessary for people in the medical profession to answer a question with "Well, at your age . . . . " The back story on that is an injury, and the first visit to the the doc (actually a PA) started off with that phrase.
a pacifier for fearful ignorant people.
kensmile4u
Level 8
Jan 14, 2018
2
good one
Religion is bullshit.
Religion is intellectual darkness.
Religion is a means of societal control over the population; it's a gaslight for the masses.
Religion is the means by which I was indoctrinated into oppressive purity culture; it's where they taught me I was less than them, to be ruled over by them, to be submissive to them; it taught me not to trust myself, my boundaries, my mind because "holding hands makes babies."
Religion is how they controlled my mind and body.
Religion is a scare tactic.
Religion is the wedge between me and loved ones who will now view me as the other.
Religion is bullshit.
ashleyrenee
Level 4
Jan 18, 2018
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Insidious: adjective
- intended to entrap or beguile:
an insidious plan. -
stealthily treacherous or deceitful:
an insidious enemy. -
operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect:
an insidious disease.
Paul628
Level 8
Jan 14, 2018
1
@silvereyes When I tried to get a definition from Google I got a lot of hits for that movie, so I went to dictionary.com. 
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