Over the centuries, religions that taught there was a hell for disbelievers got more followers than those religions that didn't teach this. Religious ideas undergo Darwinian selection over time. If you fear hell, you will do as you're told. Your good behavior may make society function better to a certain degree.
Cultural anthropology is a study of this process. You could always study why people do what they do. Then, you'll be more informed before you do anything.
Religion is frustrating
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Over the centuries, religions that taught there was a hell for disbelievers got more followers than those religions that didn't teach this. Religious ideas undergo Darwinian selection over time. If you fear hell, you will do as you're told. Your good behavior may make society function better to a certain degree.
Cultural anthropology is a study of this process. You could always study why people do what they do. Then, you'll be more informed before you do anything.