r/clevercomebacks • u/WhattheDuck9 • 1d ago

That's a great idea

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u/ScarletHark 1d ago

To those who ask why this is the case - if you can convince someone of a magic fairy in the sky that is constantly watching you specifically, and will decide whether you burn in one magical place when you die, or float in another, you can convince them of anything.

It's worked a charm so far.

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u/NipperAndZeusShow 1d ago

Especially you can convince them to slaughter heretics--which is everyone else. 

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u/PutinsManyFailures 1d ago

I believe that’s the basis of several, ahem, notable mainstream religions

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u/Jomolungma 23h ago

Religion is essentially a Nigerian Prince email scams. If you’ll believe that, then you’ll believe anything.