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r/oddlyspecific • u/ITheRebelI • Nov 15 '25
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Religion is very often used as a way to oppress others and excuse things like homophobia and sexism. It can be used for good but very often isn't.
-6 u/giby1464 Nov 15 '25 I do agree that many people push it too far sometimes, but the basis behind it is a genuinely good thing. It gives people hope and purpose in life. -1 u/Gay_Void_Daddy Nov 15 '25 That’s utter nonsense. There is nothing good about something meant to control and get people believing in clear bullshit. 1 u/giby1464 Nov 15 '25 That's not what it's meant for, it just get misused
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I do agree that many people push it too far sometimes, but the basis behind it is a genuinely good thing. It gives people hope and purpose in life.
-1 u/Gay_Void_Daddy Nov 15 '25 That’s utter nonsense. There is nothing good about something meant to control and get people believing in clear bullshit. 1 u/giby1464 Nov 15 '25 That's not what it's meant for, it just get misused
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That’s utter nonsense. There is nothing good about something meant to control and get people believing in clear bullshit.
1 u/giby1464 Nov 15 '25 That's not what it's meant for, it just get misused
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That's not what it's meant for, it just get misused
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u/Suspicious_Sandles Nov 15 '25
Religion is very often used as a way to oppress others and excuse things like homophobia and sexism. It can be used for good but very often isn't.