Owning the young mind

[August]

Originally Posted by Platapus

I have often wondered how popular religion would be if children were prevented from being exposed to it until they were 18 years old.

I'd say the answer depends on what is used to fill the gap. Something has to because young minds DO need some form of guidance if for no other reason than to prevent them from becoming savages.

Now while it has numerous downsides religion has provided that life guide for nearly all of human existence. There are many here who would say it is obsolete, ok then. So what replaces it? Nihilism and teenage emotions are a volatile mix.