suspected energy manipulation/psi-vampirism

[freshkaa]

why does religion/church use fear, control and manipulation so much? They say stuff like-if you leave our church you will become a drug addict or an alcoholic or homless or thngs like that. Why do they use those fear/scare tactics???
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matrimonial

[CFTraveler]

Is that a hypothetical question? Since religious institutions (at least in the western world) don't have the politico/social control they used to, the most effective way to get power is through fear. And shame. Which is too bad.