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Isn't religion really just an opinion? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by illectrility@sh.itjust.works to c/atheism@feddit.de

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So, recently I was talking to a friend and somehow we got to talking about religion and stuff. When I complained that religion is often put on a huge pedestal and that it's really just a glorified opinion and should be subject to the same criticism as any other opinion, they told me that that was a really hot take.

According to them, belief and religion is more than just an opinion since it's such a big part of people's lives. I countered that opinions are also big parts of people's lives and personalities. I mean, a huge chunk of your personality is based on your opinions, right?

We agreed to disagree but I kept thinking about it. I don't get why religion shouldn't just be treated like any other opinion just because people tend to cling to it. I get that ~~it~~ people are emotionally invested but that's not just the case with religion but other opinions too. I would appreciate your thoughts to help me understand better, is it really a hot take?

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[–] Spike@feddit.de 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I dont think so. Faith is something different from having formed an opinion if someone really believes. It is why I cannot change my opinion if there exists a god or not: The belief is just not there. No amount of convincing will change that.

[–] illectrility@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've actually witnessed multiple people who became believers after years of atheism. I've also seen people lose their faith. I think that religious beliefs are usually just really tough but not impossible to change, just like some opinions

[–] Spike@feddit.de 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I dont doubt that, Im just saying i believe it would never be because you logically convince someone.

[–] illectrility@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Oh, gotcha. Okay, yeah that could very well be