1. Creates a sense of security for man in order to deal with his own mortality by putting himself at the centre of the universe.
2. Consequences include hindering
human development as well as inciting mass murder of the
human population consistently throughout
history.
3. Used to keep in check the inherent
human bloodlust. Which gives rise to distinct class differences as the more intelligent and influential can wield it at their will (see slavery).
4. Survives by indoctrination of the population almost at birth. Stipulates that severe punishment awaits those who deviate from its principles. Ironically punishment is dished out in this life rather than the next!!
Galileo a great man in
history was continually subject to
brutality, because what we know now as
truth undermined religious doctrine.