The tendency to turn human judgements into divine commands turns religion into one of the most dangerous forces in the world.

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The tendency to turn human judgements into divine commands turns religion into one of the most dangerous forces in the world. When people feel that they are mandated to obey the dictates of their religion, it is very easy for them to become violent when they are not getting what they want. They are not thinking about anything except what they are supposed to do, or how they are supposed to behave.

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