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Originally Posted by ipollux
I consider religion an illness that causes one to stop thinking for themself. For example, I don't need medicine, god will heal me. In addition, when a nation embraces religion, it will commit atrocities, i.e. Iraq.
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"Religion is poison."
--Chairman Mao Zedong
Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to everything. Buddhism, for example, is about empowering your mind though consciousness. It is
essential to think for yourself. Also, there are many active Christians who would disagree with this sentiment on the basis of their active faith and the belief that God doesn't do things for you, he merely helps.
The violence thing is another issue. Religion is not the only culprit.