Bad Religion: A Definition

From the gallery of mummified priests and monks 

at the Capuchin catacombs in Palermo, Sicily.

It was a remarkable visit.

http://www.viajesconmitia.com/2010/06/10/ite-missa-est/ 

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombe_dei_Cappuccini

"Any Religion That Needs Fear To Thrive Is Bad Religion"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2012/02/religion-that-needs-fear-to.html

Alan: "Bad Religion" is any religious disposition, outlook or practice that is existentially reliant on the maintenance, spread and reinforcement of fear.

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. 
The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 

1 John 4:18

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A18&version=MSG

Where are biblical "literalists" when needed?

And why do self-evident contradictions between Scripture and conservative Christian belief go unnoticed?

Hey, Christian! How Many Of Jesus' Moral Stands Do You Approve?

Take The Test!

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-many-of-jesus-moral-exhortations.html

Christianity's Bedrock Commitment To Torture: Remaking "The Faithful" In God's Image

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/12/christianitys-bedrock-commitment-to.html

"Good Romans" Considered Jesus' Torture Necessary For Imperial Safety
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/12/when-jesus-was-tortured-good-romans.html

Americans, Especially Catholics, Approve Of Inquisitorial Torture

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/04/americans-especially-catholics-approve.html

Devout Christian, Blaise Pascal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaise_Pascal

For glimpses of good religion, see "Pope Francis Links"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/11/pope-francis-links.html

More glimpses of good religion:

Thomas Merton: "The Best Imposed As A Norm Becomes Evil"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2012/04/merton-best-imposed-as-norm-becomes.html

Compendium Of Best Pax Posts About Religion (Updated)

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2015/08/compendium-of-best-pax-posts-about.html