Bertrand Russell reminded us that the primary driver of religion is fear and encouraged us to look at life fairly and honestly.  He urged us to try to resolve our mysteries with science, rather than superstition.

Examining the Huge Correlation Between Religion and Violence, Ignorance, and Misery

As shown here, we live in a society that glorifies the very worst traits of the human animal and seems to be on a rocket ride to its own destruction.

Empathy

Ignorance has terrific value to the billionaire class.  If you’re filthy rich, you really don’t want a nation full of people learning that pure market capitalism is, by its very nature, exploitative, or that the consumption of fossil fuels is destroying our planet’s capacity to support life.

Cashing in on Ignorance