I'm fairly confident in saying that the various religions in this world have produced some of the more interesting histories. They're like ancient networks of meaning within a well-documented tradition — keys to understanding how societies functioned in the past and what aspects 'we' inherited. Religions are perhaps best considered as archives.
Myself, I prefer the archives of zombie and frankenstein folklore. There's more relatable shit in classic horror than in any holy book. But even that will eventually show its age.
Maybe just a discussion-starter. What's your approach to religion, theology, philosophy of religion, or whatever may relate?
Potkea wrote
— Michael Bakunin, God and the State