Reply #27: Accepting religion is often due to apathy and fear.

[FM Arouet666]

Yes, a provocative statement, but true for many religious people.

Why question religion, you are offered an eternity of peace and joy for your belief, you cannot question for fear of punishment. We can never answer the ultimate question, what happens after death?, except for the rosy image which religion provides, so why question? Fear is a strong motivator for many.

Religion is easy, you are told what to think, the "word" never changes, you never have to think for yourself. The world is too complicated, some things are just too complex to understand, god is an easy answer. With god you have, no worries, no concerns, no fears, no thinking, no problems. Apathy is another strong motivator for many.

Most adherents to religion have varying degrees of fear and apathy.