crusades megathread

[Perry]

forget what I said before. New question: why does religion exist

I know it's been discussed before but I'm interested in opening a new can of holy worms

/discuss

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[MoltenKitten]

Acting stupid to make fun of someone else just makes you look stupid too

[Perry]

Actong stupid to make fun of someone else just makes you look stupid too

yeah I see that now

[mod-man]

yeah I see that now

do you? do you really or are you just saying that?

[Perry]

do you? do you really or are you just saying that?

i really really do

[Pastrey Crust]

Because I exist, that's why.

[Kobewarrior]

must be why everyone makes fun of it

[Notorious B.I.G.]

locked due to backlash

[Perry]

locked due to backlash

hey that's my line!

[IkeTheGeneric]

it's easier to believe in an ultimate power behind the creation of the universe and that there's paradise after death because it's an easier pill to swallow than accepting that there is no inherent purpose or fairness in the chaotic universe we live in

[Zloff]

there is no inherent purpose or fairness in the chaotic universe we live in

imo this is true either way :(((

[mod-man]

accepting that there is no inherent purpose or fairness in the chaotic universe we live in

is probably the best thing ive ever done

whats to worry about when theres literally nothing to worry about

[Steve5451²]

oh god

[Akio-]

Thirty six million, three hundred and twelve thousand, nine hundred forty one anime

[Katadeus]

it's easier to believe in an ultimate power behind the creation of the universe and that there's paradise after death because it's an easier pill to swallow than accepting that there is no inherent purpose or fairness in the chaotic universe we live in

Yeah.
Also, initially, much of it was to assuage fear about one's environment. If you could blame the deaths or injuries of your fellows on lack of performance of ritual or faith, you could assume more easily that the same would not happen to you.