God Is Evil

[kath3]

I still find it hard to believe sometimes that, in this day and age, when we can change a person's sex and travel to the moon, great masses carry on thinking that world events are influenced by a deity. That bargain basement psychopaths like the evangelist Pat Robertson, who hosts the American Christian talk show The 700 Club, is allowed to broadcast after claiming, live on air, that 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina were caused by God's wrath over abortion and homosexuality, whilst over here Nick Griffin, equally as nasty and, I'd argue, evil, had trouble even getting on an episode of Question Time.

Though I do not believe God is evil I too find these things hard to believe.
These sorts of people believe vehemently that the wrath of God is upon the earth because of our so-called sins. They will use all sorts of so-called biblical teachings to justify their own ignorances.
Using scare tactics and imposing fear is a great way to keep people on the straight and narrow.

Religion, I think, does serve a useful purpose, and is just a natural side effect of our humanity, our intellect and thus our search for purpose in this life. When utilised well, it can give people hope, encourage charity and kindness. But all too often it's been exploited by the greedy, the wicked and the stupid, like Mr. Robertson.

I also agree with you here.