"Los hombres nunca hacen el mal tan completa y alegremente como cuando lo hacen por convicción religiosa"
— Blaise Pascal
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People can do the worst things when they truly believe they're doing it for their religion. This means that when someone thinks they are acting according to their faith, they might feel justified and even happy about actions that hurt others. For example, during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, many people went to war believing it was God's will, leading to terrible violence and suffering. If someone thinks their harmful actions are approved or required by their faith, they might ignore their own sense of right and wrong. To avoid this, it's important to always question whether an action is genuinely kind and helps others, no matter what their beliefs tell them. This helps prevent harm and promotes empathy and understanding.
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