Honest question.

Widespread discrimination (and sometimes persecution) against atheists, queers, and women—are all often justified by religion in places such as the Middle East and many parts of Africa. Especially today when empathy, science, and logic are more prevalent than ever.

  • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
    31·
    11 months ago

    Because it’s easy to get away with, and others are far less likely to attack religion as a bullshit excuse for anything, especially bad behavior.

    • D.J@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      and others are far less likely to attack religion as a bullshit excuse for anything

      But why is that?