Robert F. KennedyReligion is a salve for confusion and misdirection.
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Religion is a salve for confusion and misdirection. While it is true that many people turn to religion to make sense of the world, it is also true that religion has been used to confuse others. The way some religions are practiced, they are used to justify doing things that are unethical and even illegal. By giving power and control to a higher authority, we can do things we would not do otherwise. We may become fearful of the unknown and do what we think we should do out of fear.
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