Quote Originally Posted by Mojavpa
Religion will never go away, and theres no way to abolish it. Nations have tried it, and they've failed miserably. Religion makes people happy and gives them hope. Theres probably an evolutionary reason that makes religion favorable to the survival of our species. If you take an introductory course in religion, one of the first question that comes up is which came first, society or religion? Could civilization have formed without religion, or at least a basic belief in the afterlife? And studies have shown people who are religious and who pray and attend services tend to live longer lives, have stronger immune systems, and more effectively battle life-threatening diseases.
.......ready? touch your mouses everyone....i SAID YOUR MOUSE and repeat after me....

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