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Originally posted by Neato
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To me religion seems like a way to make little kids behave and dying people fear death less. But the idea of dying and having nothing after that does suck.
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While I myself do not belong to any organized religion, I do think that religion offers some benefits. (Other than the spiritual and moral benefits if you believe in those). For many people, it's a social network and a safety net. You can find friends, baby-sitters, business contacts, etc. If you get sick, people will bring you meals, take up collections, etc. I also think that some people use religion as a way to find status and power. You can become bigger in your community, lead social action committees, etc.