Jesus never existed after reviewing 126 historical texts, page-177

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What you say is true to an extent. But I believe a need for religious expression is hardwired. Religions don't start out in error, they continue past their used by date into error. This is usually, as you say when the charismatic, egocentric types take over and they do infect vulnerable minds.

The problem with most religions today is they are driven by the market place, more so than their original teachings. They promote such illogical notions, each claiming to know the real truth, that a person with a logical mind could never join them. In fact they are so far from the truth that they inoculate people from all religion.

As for the starving - when first world nations plunder third world nations, the poor need some degree of self delusion if only to offer a small degree of comfort.

As for Egyptian mythology. I have seen engraved on ancient Egyptian headstones that pre-date the Biblical writings, much of the Book of Psalms. Not word for word but clearly with the same sentiment. It is very likely that prior to the rise of the Egyptians they had a Messenger, Prophet, Manifestation, call it what you will, similar to Jesus. They have been credited by some as the originators of monotheism.