This is another reason why I can't religion seriously.

[Digital_Trucker]

Originally Posted by Skybird

By not mismatching "spirituality" with "religion". actually, I get through the day very well - free, and happy. Cynism and realism - are two very different things.

Good point. Religion doesn't always have to be as you describe it, though, in my opinion. There are actually religions where the preachers volunteer their time to preach and don't get fat off of their parishioners, or drive fancy cars or live in fine houses that they haven't paid for from their "real" jobs.