RE: What if the good book is actually a good myth?
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You have made some strong points in this post. Others may disagree and they are free to do so. I tend to generally agree. I do see politicians using religion for their own benefit, and to control the people.
But I also see religion as a way to understand and honor some aspects of the culture and traditions of my parents and ancestors. I think if one does this in the context of making an educated decision to believe in certain parts of religious concepts that one understands may not be literally true, maybe one can find a middle ground where maybe there is the maximum benefit for the individual and society.
Maybe! Just a thought. :)
I am eager for truth, for facts, to know what reality is.
I very much resonate with this! It applies to crypto too. So much is hype designed to encourage faith in future projects and prices. Anyone in crypto for any length of time has found that the reality rarely matches the hype.
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I wonder if you would agree to any degree with this video that portends to explain Bertrand Russell's view of religion. I think it is fairly accurate although it has been some time since I have read anything from Russell. Maybe someone who prefers hearing a video rather than reading a post will get some value from this. If they do, maybe they will have something to voice in the comments.
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Wishing everyone all the best!
Thank you so much for your insightful response Kenny. Indeed we may not logically agree with what our religions tell us, but we can still agree that they provide value in some ways. They unite communities around a common story, and they also teach wisdom in parable and metaphor, guiding us toward good actions ideally.
Also, many people gain great value from the ritual and ceremony that some religions provide, as well as the initiation experiences they offer, like baptism, sacred thread ceremony or coming of age, marriage and funerals. having some kind of ritual assists us to move through these phases of life.
There is some good to be gained from religions and there cultural embellishments, and actually the loss of religion, with its ceremonies, teachings and rituals that provide structure and meaning, can sometimes cause difficulties for less mature psyches, who need that kind of support structure to help them in life.