If religion forms spontaneously even in its absence (as we see with atheists, of whom probably 80+% have adopted the "progressive" religion in some way), then that would suggest "religion" is just some innate trait of humanity. So then that statement just becomes "some innate traits of humanity are self-destructive"
Which I think the Christians would agree with you on, seeing as how man being a "fallen" creature is pretty integral to their worldview. They'd probably phrase it differently, like "man is a slave to sin" or something like that; but the meaning is the same.
What u/LordLavaLamp said is true from a certain point of view anyway. An effective religion replaces everything it touches. Whether one considers that "destruction" depends on if they have more affection for the old ways or the new. Like culture, some religions are more beneficial than others.
If religion forms spontaneously even in its absence (as we see with atheists, of whom probably 80+% have adopted the "progressive" religion in some way), then that would suggest "religion" is just some innate trait of humanity. So then that statement just becomes "some innate traits of humanity are self-destructive"
Which I think the Christians would agree with you on, seeing as how man being a "fallen" creature is pretty integral to their worldview. They'd probably phrase it differently, like "man is a slave to sin" or something like that; but the meaning is the same.
What u/LordLavaLamp said is true from a certain point of view anyway. An effective religion replaces everything it touches. Whether one considers that "destruction" depends on if they have more affection for the old ways or the new. Like culture, some religions are more beneficial than others.