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This is because our moral compass comes from within ourselves, not from any religious doctrine. Religion sets impossibly rigid standards that no one can fully adhere to, thus making hypocrites of the religious. People are going to do what they want and need to do, regardless of their religion. Just...

Why this hypocrisy ? If we believe in god, then why don't we follow the path written in our holy books. Why don't we spread goodness and do good deeds so that we will goto heaven. The reason why it is so is because it is structured into what's called an "organized religion", where authori...

Why this hypocrisy ? If we believe in god, then why don't we follow the path written in our holy books. Why don't we spread goodness and do good deeds so that we will goto heaven.