re: #206 b_sharp

Religion certainly is good for keeping people in line, and for convincing them to take certain actions.

I do however, have trouble accepting the idea we don’t kill Larry because Larry has worth. We don’t kill Larry because of the cost/benefit ratio. Religion has the ability to skew the belief in what that ratio happens to be, even if it does not reflect reality.

Our current social conscience, which has been partially influenced by religion, does the same thing.

All cost benefit ratios are by definition subjective when looked at in this way.

My religion for example, will tell you flat out that buying those jeans that were sewn by a five year old is contributing to her murder.

I am actually rather proud that we are taught that sort of awareness.