Is religion simply a coping mechanism?
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LordLundin
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I don't think religion is a coping mechanism. I look at it more like a support system that people attach themselves to. By being a part of it and studying the text, they are given information on how to navigate life. I think religions are like self-help classes And so forth. People say it's OK for people to go see therapist, participate in meditation, read self-help books, or do yoga to reduce stress. That's all socially acceptable. But when people think of religion they get creeped out. I think it's just like a self-help book, yoga, meditation, and a therapist, all rolled into one.
Gordon
I live around some very interesting people at the moment. So when we have Christmas there will be different dishes because of the different beliefs. There are people around me who will not touch pork because they believe that you're not supposed to eat bottom feeders. And there are some who believe that when you die you're just in a deep sleep down there in the casket waiting for God to call you. And when he does all these bodies are just gonna rise and go to their reward. They're all just down there sleeping. I am OK with living my life and not being able to answer the one question that absolutely nobody can answer and that's what happens when we die. People believe that they know what's going to happen, but nobody knows. 
Gordon
I think in many ways that religion is a coping mechanism. We have a lot of technology in this world, we can go to outer space and do all kinds of different things. But the one thing we can't do is tell you where you're going when you die. It's the one question that absolutely nobody can answer no matter who you are or where you came from how educated you are. So I think that people will use religion to help them get through life without knowing that answer. When bad things happen in their lives they will cling to that religion or belief to help get them through those situations. If you know that people are praying for you, that often times can give one the internal mental strength they need to fight through whatever they're having to fight through. Even though there isn't one shred of evidence that 1 million people praying for you is going to do anything. But if the outcome is in your favor, then you will accredit it to the prayers.