CMV: Religion Is a Human Construct, and Life Is a Purely Biological Process
I held the view that all religions are completely human made systems rather than objective or universal truths. This view developed over time through reading, observation, and personal reflection, not from a single event. Across cultures and history, religions differ widely in their gods, rules, moral systems, and explanations of life and death. This inconsistency makes them seem more like cultural products shaped by geography, politics, and psychology than descriptions of a shared external reality.
From a biological and scientific perspective, human life appears to follow a simple pattern: birth, development, reproduction, and death. Consciousness seems to arise from brain activity, and when the brain permanently stops functioning, consciousness ends. I do not see empirical evidence for souls, an afterlife, rebirth, or divine judgment beyond what is claimed through faith or tradition. To me, religion functions primarily as a way to reduce fear of death, provide social order, and give people a sense of meaning and control in an uncertain world.
What might change my view would be clear, independently verifiable evidence of consciousness existing without a functioning brain, or consi
To be fair, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here.
Looking at this, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out. At least from my perspective.
the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why the comments look the way they do
Trying to be fair, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here.
Real talk, the follow-through is what will decide this This probably isn’t the last word on it.
Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here.
From a practical angle, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that tension shows up immediately Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.
the timing matters more than people admit which explains why reactions are split Feels like there’s more coming here.
Just reading this, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated We’ll see how people react over time. That’s just my read on it.
On the surface, this feels rushed rather than thought through That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.
Bluntly speaking, this feels like a half-step, not a full move This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.
there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why this is getting picked apart That’s the key detail here.
From where I sit, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Let’s see what happens next.
Reaction: POV: You Are Brooklyn Jail Warden, What Will You Do?
I get the idea, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where people will push back That part stands out.
If we’re being honest, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which turns this into more of a debate Let’s see what happens next.
From where I sit, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the impression it gives me.
this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.
the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s the part people are stuck on
I get the idea, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where people will push back That’s what changes the context. Time will tell.
this feels more about execution than intent Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.
From a practical angle, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.
Reaction: me_irl
Putting bias aside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which turns this into more of a debate Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.
On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just my read on it.
I get the idea, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that tension shows up immediately That’s what changes the context.
Reaction: A day in the life of an ambitious procrastinator
Without overthinking it, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it.
this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.
On the surface, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s where it gets complicated This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s just my read on it.
Reaction: Why am I scared? Probably because one time my grandma got pulled over when I was a kid and she told the cop that her bad driving was because of me and he came to my window. I didnt do anythi
the wording alone shifts how people read this Curious how this plays out.
Reaction: Comment thread I saw in the wild
To be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next Feels like an opening move, not an ending.
On the surface, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Feels like an opening move, not an ending.
the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s where it gets complicated Not convinced this is settled yet.
Looking at this, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s just my read on it.
From a neutral view, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.
Reaction: This meme is brought to you by a lack of sleep
Not gonna lie, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s the key detail here.
To be fair, this feels rushed rather than thought through This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.