An Athiest's View on Religion

by Demontheses

Life, at once the most wonderful thing in existence, yet plagued with problems. Famine, disease, pain, why were these created? Is it possible they weren’t created? Long is our list of made up beings, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, St. Nick, all of these creations have one thing in common, in reward for good behavior we are given gifts. What is heaven but the greatest gift of all? “But we are not children” you say. Yet doesn’t the bible refer to humans as “children of the lord” or a “flock” (referring to sheep which are easily controlled and lack will power.) So, is not God our greatest creation of all giving us the best gift of all? Why then do we continue to believe in this creation? We claim to no longer be children, but our beliefs hint otherwise. Why do we keep ourselves shackled down? Why are we killing, becoming bigots, and harming others in the name of God? If I did these acts in the name of Santa Claus would it be any less ridiculous?

Thus we come to another uncomfortable point. God is a drug. Like any other drug, God is addictive, it makes you feel good, and scientists, pointing out the harsh truth are ignored. Why do I not take drugs you ask? They weaken the mind, and religion like all other drugs does weaken the mind. Those who taste it are seduced by it. Wouldn’t it be so easy if God would take care of everything? The mind whispers such thoughts to those that succumb, and no longer are able to see things in the harsh light of logic. Their reasoning begins to waver, they search for God’s hand in everything, and natural laws are ignored. That is why I don not follow a religion, I prefer my mind unclouded, and unfettered with meaningless laws that a religion, devoted to a figment forges in the fires of hypocrisy.