The belief in a god and/or religion is passed through generations. In most cases it is never questioned, nor the roots of religion ever investigated. We blindly follow religion because we have always done so. If we stop to contemplate what use religion has for us, there are many rationalizations. Many of us are not strong enough to realize the truth nor will accept it as denying our base beliefs, no matter how absurd they really are. The defense for religion is that it provides a basis for a moral life, for people to have values that are good and just. But why do we need religion for that, can we not teach right and wrong without religion, do we need a god to love or know the difference between right and wrong. Love, kindness and caring are human traits after all. Think of all the war and killing that has happened in the name of religion. If we all embraced each other as humans, we will realize it is up to us to make real change. It is up to us to take responsibility.
2006-06-13
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