Especially in the Middle East and a large proportion of Africa?

EDIT:

What I mean by “religious toxicity” is being very religious to the point of hating the non-religious, and secularism.

EDIT 2:

I’m not surprised that religions like Christianity and Islam still exist, I’m surprised that there are still so many super religious Christians and (especially) Muslims out there. If I’m going to be honest, it concerns me.

  • reddig33@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Many people like being told what to think. It’s easier. Many “Christians” don’t actually read the New Testament for example. And those in power like telling people what to think. It makes them easier to control. That’s why you see critical thinking being removed from schools and books being banned.

    People often want to feel like they belong to something. It’s even more fun when you can turn your nose up at others who don’t belong to the same clique and feel superior (even when in reality you are not).

    People also like schemes where they can blame their problems on other people (for whatever scapegoated reason their religious leaders come up with).