I have been notice recently that there are a lot of logical, ethical and symbolic reasons for religion. It really does serve some primary human needs. There is the function of God on a macro scheme, which always begs explanation... Then there is the micro need to access this word. Everyone want's to get it right. Holy books are unsolicited answers to all of life's problems, or at least are an attempt at an that kind of ideal. Who doesn't want that?
However, understanding religion logically is not the same as belief. No matter how much religion speaks to ways to fill certain emotional needs, it can not quantify emotion. That has to come from each individual, either inspired by them or by God. I don't know. I know that I don't have it and right now I really wish that I did.
You intrigue me :) I would love to hear more about your thoughts on this sometime (possibly over coffee?)
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