Religion. The root of much evil. I'll pass and take my chances
drifter, Sin (tempted by satan) is the root to ALL evil in all religions including Christianity, New Age, Scientology, etc
AND sin is in all atheists, in all agnostics, in all luke-warm "believers", in all spiritists, all who denounce the name of religion but in fact have their own "religion", in those who think they're "pretty good",
in me, in you, in everyone.
That's why we all need a Savior
in my view...and God's words in the bible. That's my choice and I believe it with every part of my being. And not because I made a random, uneducated, fear-driven, jump-on-the-bandwagon choice. My choice came from study, personal experiences, focus on searching and finding truth, prayerful listening, letting go of all that bound me, accepting the love and forgiveness I was being offered, and more. He shows me specific clear signs that he is with me when I'm listening, trusting, and obeying.
Surely you agree that life is made up of choices...and that very choice we make matters. There is no free pass. If you choose "Chance" or luck then you have chosen that. You have made your choice and must wait to find out at death if it was right or wrong. If wrong, it's too late to change your choice. I'm at peace knowing.