second discussion reaction

Friday’s discussion was quite intense and interesting.  I haven’t thought too much of religion before, and I kind of accepted its place in society as something that is important to many, and not that important to a few.  The idea presented that religion was necessary in order for humans to progress in the world and become smarter makes sense.  It brought people together from being individual clans that feared and hated each other to large civilizations of thousands of people.  I think religion helped bring people together, and gave them a common goal to work toward.  The idea that religion is useless today is not correct in my opinion.  Although some find it stupid and worthless, I think the moral values presented in religions are still pertinent to today.  Whether or not the end is amazing or nothing isn’t really the point.  It is about being the best person you can be with the time you have.  I feel that the narrator from the book feels both sides of religion as he sees the greatness that comes about it, but also the ridiculousness of it all.