Religion has been used as a tool of oppression, control, and fearmongering throughout history. It doesn't need to be treated with kid gloves, and is no less deserving of scrutiny than any other belief system. If we are to move forward, we must be willing to challenge and reject unfounded, harmful beliefs, no matter how deeply entrenched. If we, as a society, choose to remain silent on this issue, we will become complicit in the perpetuation of these "toxic, delusionary belief systems". It is wrong for us to stay silent.
