Quote Originally Posted by smoke it
god. religion. is it worth it? all of this death, pain, suffering over something as small as why were here? who gives a fuck? we'll find out when we die so why is it such a big deal while were here? the crusades, the spanish inquistion, the current war with iraq? does it REALLY matter?
Its a good, if in my opinion slightly misguided question. I think it's misguided because you seem to think its about religion. Regardless of belief, death, pain and suffering are part of life, its something that we all face despite our beliefs in what comes after.

Religion is just one of many ways people try to come to an answer. But I think the question itself is more primordial and fundamental. The question isn't about religion, but about humanity and life itself. Is it worth it?