Not having logical evidence isn't always important in terms of religion. I think that choosing to believe in something that, logically, may or may not exist has to do with the fact that humans are a social species. The idea of following a religion could be a social one. Religion is not a solo thing, there are always more people who have the same or similar beliefs, allowing two people to socially connect on another level. Another thought is when one finds themselves alone. No one likes to be alone and turning to religion could make one feel as though they are not actually alone, like they have someone to talk to without being judged. There is also the idea that no one particularly likes to take the blame for themselves, as well as, the idea that there must be blame; even in instances where there clearly cannot be blame (i.e. terminal illnesses). In these ideas, a higher being takes the brunt of the blame or maybe even all of it. Having something to blame, for some, helps in the process of dealing with the cards that they have been dealt in life. Is there logic in believing in religion? Probably not, but each individual makes the choice to believe for themselves and that is really all there is.
(Link to Jenna's Blog: http://jennaoconnorr.blogspot.com/)
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