The Santa Delusion: Why 'Religion Is Useful' Is a Terrible Argument For Religion

[[deleted user]]

The argument from utility -- the defense of religion, not because it's true, but because it's psychologically or socially useful -- is freakishly common.

More here: http://www.alternet.org/story/151833/...

[MadgeUK]

That is an excellent argument.

[[deleted user]]

I completely agree. I'm kind of hoping that the next debate I have, someone will use that argument for religion!