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Originally Posted by Ustwo
I personally see most religions as a way to avoid philosophy.
Religion makes it easy, you don't question it, it just is. While there have been some get philosophers which were also religious, the majority of people have no use for philosophy and religion helps them from needing to ask themselves difficult questions.
Why shouldn't we do this?
What happens when you die?
What is our future?
Its all laid out, right there in black and white, so don't worry your head, get back to making the donunts.
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I don't disagree with this at all.
The average person doesn't have the time or inclination to ask the difficult questions... they are busy getting on with life. I've said it before, religions of all stripe have one major thing in common they answer the existential questions that we all ask: Where did we come from and what happens when we die?
It is very comforting to have a plan laid out for you. The fear of death and the uncertainty of life are easier to bear if you have an instruction manual.
That said, I think this unquestioning adherence to scripture (or those who interpret it for us) is a large part of the reason there is conflict between different religions.