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A society pretty much needs a religion to satisfy the large portion of its population which is ignorant. Economically speaking, it's not possible for everyone to receive a higher education, so religion is a very effective way to answer the masses' questions about the world. Who made the world? The gods did. What happens when you die? The gods judge you. etc etc. Thus, the masses are comforted in their existence in a very cost-effective manner.
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"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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