July 03, 2024 – A

All forms of religion are ridiculous.

In Buddhism there is no duality,
but there are eight fiery hells and ten cold ones.

In Christianity God's love is unconditional
and God will send you straight to hell
if you don't believe it.

In Judaism you are to do unto others
before they do unto you.

In Islam it's one thing for you
if you are a woman
and another if you are a man.

In all of them, 
believers are asked to believe incredulous things
as though no one will notice the absurdities
because everyone else is believing them.

Why don't we just stop it?

It seems to be stopping it 
is a choice for an increasing number
of drop-outs and never-mind-its worldwide.

There are better things to do,
and more interesting things to think about.
What's the appeal of self-duping religion?

I think it's a keeping up appearances thing.
It's expected of us.
Easier to go along winking and nodding
than not.
Especially if it is the cultural and political
thing to do.

If Trump is elected,
evangelical Christianity
will be the official state religion
and I will be on the run.