Pipehacker
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But if we're really honest with ourselves we all know the reason why we have churches and religions.
It's the best way to stop the poor from robbing and killing the rich for fear of what happens in the afterlife.
Clever eh?
Actually, religion exists because is the best way to convince everyone, of all incomes, to give money so that "The Church" (whatever that may be) and its leaders can acquire wealth. Religions make Bernie Madoff look like a two bit carnie. Religions are very expensive to operate. Jim Jones had a huge kool aide bill. And the Oblates had to build all those missions in northern Canada to have access to children to abuse.