God... Truth or fiction?

One can be a "machine" in any religion. It only depends on the person whether they want to be a "machine" or not. But if a person doesn't fit into the religious "Procrustean bed," then, in any case, it's a "path of an outcast" for that person. The fate of someone who has "separated from the pack."

So as not to accidentally lie, I won't talk about how it is in other religions, but in Orthodoxy, NO ONE forces you. Everything you say or do is a matter of your conscience. Of course, this does not mean that any negative review you openly express about Orthodoxy will be forgiven or ignored – everywhere there are zealous followers, and someone might even punch you in the face. But this is not so much related to religion as to norms of behavior. On the contrary, in Christianity, you are supposed to PRAY for your enemies, although few people follow this, because it is REALLY difficult. Yes, it's easy to "mutter" a prayer and say "Lord, bless my enemy," while thinking "May he perish!" But to sincerely pray for a person you hate is something few can do. I've only managed to do it once in my entire life.