Does religion simply NEED to have a heaven and hell to control their believers?

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
You people have such a shallow view of religion

Really guys.

Don't you know the point of it is so old men can have fun with alter boys...

 

[sandman018]

Originally posted by: Chompman

Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
You people have such a shallow view of religion

Really guys.

Don't you know the point of it is so old men can have fun with alter boys...

really? This happened? In America? Never! Blasphemy! You shall burn at the stake tomorrow

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
You people have such a shallow view of religion

it's hard not too...

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
You people have such a shallow view of religion

When one has not been indoctrinated into religion and thus can look at it objectively it tends to look like a rather simple way to control the masses. If it is not then why in all but the most modern of societies (first world that is) is it almost impossible to distinguish where the state leaves off and religion begins?