religion
*attitude is fine, I am actually really open minded on the subject
*like to discuss whatever other people think about it
*religion is never about uniting anyone
*it is used to keep people in one group
*without exception, it will create a 'us and them' issue
No disrespect intended on this vein, but I could almost assume certain apparent contradictions are intentionally provided for enjoyment.
Such an assumption would certainly be biased, in favor of jest and delight, which is my preference indeed.
Mmm, contradicting because you do not think those last three points are valid? Those last three points can be observed, but it takes the perspective of an 'outsider' I guess, as many from within such groups do not see it like this.
Anyways, I'm more interested in the human psychology behind it all, the sometimes (or often, choose your pick
) crazy details of religions are like a bonus and can indeed be very entertaining, but at no time I think disrespectful of the people that do believe in these things. That in itself might sound contradictory, but I don't think it is or must be.
Cheers