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The way I see it, If people are genuinely convinced it's true, then it makes sense to follow whatever teachings they think go along with it, though I can't understand how people are genuinely convinced.
Religion makes as much sense as the Tooth Fairy, or Santa Claus, and I honestly think that MOST religious people, deep down, don't really believe all that nonsense. And that's what's scares them, and turns them into proselytizing fanatics. They want to believe, and they are trying to convince themselves as much as everybody else.
Still a choice, though.
Intentionally walking into traffic or having a nice picnic is a choice.
Doesn't mean one isn't more appealing.
If you genuinely believe that it's eternal paradise vs eternal damnation, technically it's a choice, but it's definitely weighted.
Not to defend actions taken by such people in pursuit of their believed outcome.