“Religion does more harm than good”
Agree
- History of wars and oppression
- Divides people with dogma
- Blocks scientific progress
- Used to control and manipulate
- Source of most conflicts today
Disagree
- Provides meaning and community
- Moral foundation for billions
- Inspires charity and compassion
- Art, culture, philosophy emerged from it
- Personal faith transforms lives
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