The Negative Impacts of Religion on the People of The United States of America

This opinion piece is based on personal observation and news derived from television news, news articles from various sources such as newspapers, internet news, magazines, etc. and various articles about research into many subjects.

It is my contention that all religions that allow the belief that ethics and morals based on religious beliefs should or may be dictated to others is detrimental to society, including members of that religion. I also claim that all members of these religions, not just fundamentalists, are complicit in causing the negative impacts that are detrimental to society.

Since I believe the last statement will cause the most vehement objections I will address it first.