Religion, a strange concept

Religion is a strange concept. 

Perhaps it is born in us, probably learned.

We need to know that someone cares.

We need a future. 

It is unthinkable that everything will end

and that there is no value to having been.

What is life?

Are we here only to create more life?

Is there any other thing required of us?

How can we know?

Do those who teach really know?

There are so many who teach different things.

Not all of the teachings can be right.

How do we know which ones are right?

What should we do?

Do animals other than man have religion?

If not, then religion must be man's invention

created by thought processes not possible in other animals.

Would it not be better if we were like other animals

who do not comprehend an end to life

and who's life is without regret.   q