Reply #2: Good stuff.

[rrneck]

Literature, like the rest of the arts, helps us to see things from the perspective of others. It helps people understand each other. But using the prerogatives of a fabrication to compel obedience always ends in tragedy.

Religion, at its best, can offer acceptance of our most dangerous enemies and turn them into allies. Unfortunately it is too often used to profit from petty tribalism and fear of others we are not encouraged to understand.

Edit for damn phone.