Can you show us the calculus for this claim?Veritas Aequitas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:02 am The current trend is the cons of theism are outweighing its pros with the potential threat some theists could even exterminate the whole human species.
Democide is worse. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democide#ExamplesVeritas Aequitas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:02 am Btw, ALL evil and violent acts must be addressed and resolved, theism-related evil acts is a large part of all evil and violent acts.
Assuming that the only purpose of theism is to deal with existential crisis. And ignoring all the other (pragmatic) benefits.Veritas Aequitas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:02 am Another point is theism can be weaned off in the near future with potential fool proof alternatives to deal with the inherent and unavoidable existential crisis.
Prayer is cheaper than a psychologist or Yoga/meditation classes.
Sunday church is better way to build up small communities than any other mechanism.
Group prayer is a great way to broadcast distress calls in small communities.
Traditions and rituals are great ways to connect with others.