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Religion is the abuse of anxiety

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Depends on the religion. Catholic, yes.
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  Most religions play with fears to get people aligned with the respective religious agenda. I can’t name a religion that does not do this in some form. Got an exmple?
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    Buddhism
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      I suppose karma and reincarnation fit the criteria of using fears. Which is why Buddhism is not an exception imo.

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