Population Control

It is my opinion that religion came about not only as a means of explaining life’s mysteries, but also as a form of population control. For years, the powerful members within a religion have ruled their followers. They dictate how the people think, behave, spend their time, and even eat. There was a time when religious officials were considered as powerful and important as kings.

As time goes on, religions are becoming less and less prominent in the majority of people’s lives. The population is not allowing their beliefs to dictate how they live their lives. There is more “immoral” behavior taking place than there was in times of religious prominence.

My question is, Now that religion is not determining how people act, what do you think has replaced it? What do people look to as a guide for how to live?