Folk medicine is demonstrably useful, even if it’s chock full of superstition and nonsense.
What benefits actually derive from religion that make it not worth throwing out before it’s picked over?
Check Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. Numerous valuable things in there—including yoga, meditation, and lots of Taoist health practices.
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Folk medicine is demonstrably useful, even if it’s chock full of superstition and nonsense.
What benefits actually derive from religion that make it not worth throwing out before it’s picked over?
Check Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. Numerous valuable things in there—including yoga, meditation, and lots of Taoist health practices.