Well it depends what religion youre talking about in terms of morals, buddhism probably kicks all other religions' asses in that respect. The reason i gave up religion is because i felt that i was better off without it. I dont like the idea of people controlling my mind, which IS BEING DONE EVERY TIME YOU GO TO MASS. Its too orwellian and scares the fuck out of me. In terms of an omniscient being deciding our eternal fate in terms of purgatory of eternal bliss, the idea is probably legible to some people, preposterous to others. Theres no point worrying about it, because youll never know until you are in that situation, or if youre ever in that situation. I dont agree with god and satan as such, but i model my beliefs on the what i know of satan. i dont make sacrifices or any of that other horseshit. I model my beliefs on the basis that i question authority, and i dont accept what is told to me unless I decide its right. Also theres the whole aspect of sensualism, ie. instead of living in restraint under god, live the way lucifer did/(does?) and indulge in every new experience you can. Life is too short to confine your experiences a closed minded set of beliefs.
So in that way, religion has been good for me. I dont believe in it, but i model my beliefs on a religious character.
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to find out how religion is fucking YOU!
And Ego - Self awareness - The facts of reality. This is just outright fucking cool, and realistic. If youve had acid before, you have a better chance of understanding what is being said here.