I Posted here rather than in a religious forum because I consider this issue to be more related to psychology, sociology, & politics than religion.
I think the net effect is bad. Historically, it has surely caused a lot of horrors. Examples.
Spanish & other inquisitions.
Salem witch trials.
Wars motivated by religious differences.
The crusades.
Even in modern times, there are wars & prejudices motivated by religion....
What is the net effect of religion?
I think the net effect is bad. Historically, it has surely caused a lot of horrors. Examples.
Spanish & other inquisitions.
Salem witch trials.
Wars motivated by religious differences.
The crusades.
Even in modern times, there are wars & prejudices motivated by religion....
What is the net effect of religion?
