Si otras culturas han sobrevivido 10, 000 años sin las reglas religiosas del islam, mormonismo, hinduismo o cristianismo, ¿cuál es el propósito de las restricciones y la culpa religiosas?

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The phrase, "If other civilizations have survived 10,000 years without the religious restrictions of Islam, Mormonism, Hinduism or Christianity, then what is the purpose of those restrictions?" is a common refrain among advocates of religion. The answer is simple: to keep people in line. Without the fear of punishment by divine beings who are always watching, people are free to do anything they want. Religion gives people a sense of security and peace that they often lack in life.

Source: Sex & God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality

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