The difference though with religion as a comforting illusion is that it develops into religious organisations, which preach morality, sin, guilt, teach children rubbish, pursue political aims, usually reactionary politics, have office holders and celebrants who have power and influence over others, and generally, with rare exceptions, do little to advance the world in positive ways. So, some comforting illusions are harmless and maybe foolish but theism as an illusion is anything but harmless.

Not sure that this particular article supports your statement but I fully agree with both the intent of the article and your statement. I do believe that the narratives we've chosen to believe in are wrong, complex and 'comforting illusion'. Nice food for thought, moNo.

I think theists are generally happy to believe that God exists, and atheists are generally happy to believe that God doesn't exist. I have rarely--if ever--heard a theist say "I wish there were no God" or an atheist say, "I wish there were a God." I think the implications of this are pretty awesome.

when is anybody going to start speaking English on this site

People like to believe in simplified narratives that become fables. Sad, but true. None of us are exempt.