Would the world be a better place w/o religion?
Since this hasn't been discussed let's open up this can of worms.
Below is a list someone created a couple of years ago.
Few ways in which the world would have been better if there had been no religion:
1. There would have been no suppression of science and no stifling of human knowledge.
2. There would have been no holy wars responsible for the slaughter of millions.
3. There would have been no Inquisition.
4. There would have been no crusades.
5. There would have been no witch hunts.
6. There would have been no Dark Ages.
7. There would have been no Ayatollah Khomeini.
8. There would have been no Taliban, Bin Laden or 9/11.
For the sake of argument, let's leave out any personal affect religion has had on your life.
Edit: If you feel religion has been the basis of positive things in this world then list them. If you feel religion has been a hindrance throughout civilization, then post examples. I'm sure everyone understands what I asking?
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