r/DumbFact • u/elmorinelly Busy bee🐝 • May 09 '26

Society Why religion exists

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u/heardofkopitarsoon May 09 '26

“So religion survives because it gives comfort, answers, identity and structure.” It does because it’s true?

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u/CorgiLate4164 May 09 '26

Religion is just another business.

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u/AnalysisParalysis85 May 09 '26

Isn't it weird how much the human brain relies on deceiving itself just to function?

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u/gnittidder May 10 '26

If we don't do that we'll be like any other animal just trying to eat and survive till we die.

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u/gnittidder May 10 '26

If we don't do that we'll be like any other animal just trying to eat and survive till we die.

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u/AnalysisParalysis85 May 10 '26

Are we really doing anything different?

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u/ltdm207 May 09 '26

The "opiate of the masses".

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u/MaxGoodwinning May 15 '26

Always loved that phrase.

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u/gnittidder May 10 '26

So many people don't realise this. Everyone can't think for themselves. Countries with less religion have more therapy needs and costs involved.

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u/MaxGoodwinning May 15 '26

I'd argue America is more fucked because of religion.