They have a lot in common. The whole idea of Religion is based on the idea that people are privvy to some secret knowledge that somehow makes them more special than you. That religious belief systems still exist in 2024 astonishes me.
What kind of feeble God would not only punish generations of children for what their great grandparents 1000 generations removed did? But then also be so needy that despite being omnipotent they would insist on being worshipped?
It's just a form of control and a way to keep weak and stupid men in power.
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