I was reminded a few weeks ago about another tool religions often use to recruit and keep members: scare tactics.  Unfortunately my dad passed away about a month ago.  He was spiritual, and somewhat religious, so his funeral was held at the non-denominational church he and his wife favored.  A fiery preacher whose book my dad recently read and liked “graced” us with being the keynote speaker at the service.  Given that he didn’t actually know my dad, I didn’t expect him to speak long or spend…See More