Is Religion our "Big Problem?"
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Is religion a positive aspect of human expression or has it been the one thing that seems to hold our species back from true peace and happiness? A recent article by Valerie Terico on Salon.com featured "6 Reasons Why Religion Does More Harm Than Good." The article is well written and presented in a well-thought out manner. The points in the article suggest that Religion is the most divisive construct known to humanity.
The six points in brief are as follows:
1.) Religion promotes tribalism
2.) Religion anchors believers in the Iron Age
3.) Religion makes a virtue out of faith
4.) Religion diverts generous impulses and good intentions
5.) Religion teaches helplessness
6.) Religion seeks power
The points are explained in detail in their respective article which I have linked above but I would like to make some points about the intellectual fallacy being promoted by the author of this article.
