Jet Bin Fever - 2011-09-26
I do see religion as a stepping stone, though not an entirely un-useful one. Afterall, some of the most important scientific minds have been people not only of faith but a keenly devout faith. Religion helped their reasoning to transcend, to think outside the box if you will, in pursuit of the sublime.
And also, true faith in the unknown does foster an understanding for many people that wouldn't be bothered with it otherwise. Sadly, the people that acknowledge and are comfortable with ambiguity aren't those that are the most outspoken, so this aspect is overshadowed. But, regardless, religious pursuit is part of our humanity, not for every individual but found in every culture on the planet, and I don't think we'll ever simply outgrow it.
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