Why Religion?

aka Why Do I Hurt?

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The initial question was, I am sure: Why do I hurt?

The initial question was not, I am equally sure: Why do I smile? for happiness is its own answer, and raises no questions.

Yes, I am convinced that were there no suffering in this world, neither would there be religion; there would be no need for that balm.