Alternative reality?

For folks who can't accept the harsh realities of life, there's always the option of turning to some alternative (and false) reality. One widely available alternative is religion, a solution that, just like a Swiss Army knife, fulfills many needs.

Social need is one of them, like being part of a “club” or system in which there's a sense of community, that promotes encounters and activity keeps people busy and feeling more connected.

Then, there's the need of miracles, superstition or magical solutions in an attempt to resolve complex or unexplained problems that religion masters so well by offering its array of mystical powers.

Call this a source of miracle in all shape or form if you want. For those wanting more magic tools, there are things like confession that offer moral laundry services, prayer that are guaranteed to control all kinds of elements lowly humans have no control upon.

Finally, there is the lure of eternal life that beats forever death, the spooky alternative.

All of these good reasons sure beat a grim daily reality and offer a simple, no-question-asked escapism. So, if you don't quite like real life has to offer, why don't you try religion!