Quote Originally Posted by bobh View Post
Religion was "invented", to explain what science of the time could not.
It is no coincidence that the religions that grew up in hot countries forbid pork and shellfish, these go off quickly so the elders/priests declared that they were forbidden by god.

We can now explain most things by science, so religion becomes obsolete.
But many believers will never change their views.
It is pointless getting into an argument over religion.
Makes a lot of sense.

Also, however it came about, I think for many people religion is also hope, something to cling to when things aren't great etc. If something in their head helps them through a situation then all the heat to them I'm not going to argue against it, why would I want to take that away from someone!!

They are causing me no harm, leave them to it.