Religion

I have been opposed to most organized religions since about the time I decided that to read the bible. This was shortly before the time I decided that I didn't want to believe in such a sexist and racist document and God, no matter if it would send me to hell. I am less melodramatic now, but still not believing in God.

At a luncheon about a month ago, I got into a conversation with an annoying person. I don't remember what about her was annoying, but there was something. It could have been the way she completely ignored the other person she brought to the luncheon, who was clearly uncomfortable and didn't know anyone and she didn't introduce her to anyone. Anyway, we briefly talked about religion (soon after the poor girl beside her said a quiet grace before eating) and she made an observation that I feel I should have made long ago. Religion is for the people who don't have the moral integrity to think for themselves, or think in terms of what is best not just for themselves, to steer them on the path of what is right and what is wrong with carrots and punishments.

I now see how desperately the world needs strict organized religion now.