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RE: Does religion make people stupid? - CandHeeps - 05-29-2023
I wouldn't say stupid but I would say easier to control. I believe religion is used alot of the time to control the sheeple
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - 7om 8rady - 07-02-2023
No, religion itself does not make people stupid. Intelligence and critical thinking abilities are not determined by one's religious beliefs or affiliation.
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - PADGERS3 - 08-03-2023
You can believe in any higher power and still be extremely intelligent.
I know a few people who believe in higher powers just so they don't have to be as afraid of dying.
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - yahkiman - 12-08-2023
Not all but it sure does make some people thinking very limited and alot of them are very closed minded
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - blondie_lover - 12-11-2023
Depends how literally they take the stories.
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - Karljunior - 12-12-2023
Lack of education and critical thinking is what makes people stupid. Religion just makes it easier to control those people.
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - rcottsinker - 12-12-2023
i think so yeah, it was just made as a tool to use fear against people and get them to become like sheep
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - Flaky_ - 12-14-2023
There are and have been smart religious people, so no it doesn't make you stupid, but the fanaticism that can come with it makes people fight over stupid things
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - johnpapi21 - 12-18-2023
It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui. – Hellen Keller
RE: Does religion make people stupid? - jrocxzs - 01-20-2024
I think the way religion is used for control is stupid. But I don't think people are stupid for having a faith.