am i the only person who thinks that religion is just a scapegoat?

Question

people always blame the stupid things they do on G-d, like killing someone because it is His will, but no one really knows what He is thinking, even religious leaders are supposed to "interperate" what G-d is saying. It seems like know one truely sees religion for what it is: a scapegoat. Something to blame everything bad that happens on, and thank when good things happen. Why can't people give themselves credit for these things, good or bad, instead of a ghost. Maybe we are all just crazy.

Answer 1

Sometimes it may seem to be.. Most times its not..
Moreover it depends on ur religion and the way it is followed in your region..
Mine's hinduism..

Answer 2

Some people do not even understand their own religion. They go by what they hear and most of the time it gets all mixed up. I'm sure you are not the only person that thinks that. A lot of people will use excuses for anything though. I think sometimes when people do no know their own religion it gives being religious a bad reputation.

Answer 3

We're all just crazy.

People will use anything as a scapegoat, religions are easy because for the most part, they're based on an invisible/unexperiencable persona.

Answer 4

Excellent question.

People do often use religion as a scapegoat or as an excuse... but this is true of many other excuses people use to excuse away their evil actions...

However the fact that some people use religion as an excuse does not mean that Religion in general (or Christianity in particular) is wrong.

I used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ.

If interested, for a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html

And, for scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm

Cordially,
John

Answer 5

People use it as a scapegoat. They do not want to face up to their actions. These are the same kind of people that will say they have never done anything wrong. If used correctly, religion can have a profound impact on someone's life. It can give them a purpose, a reason for living their life. It can ease them when they are in pain, and they can rejoice in it when they are happy.

Answer 6

No, you're not alone. It only takes a few zealots who claim to know God's thoughts to turn me away from any religion.

I have no respect for people who hide atrocious behavior behind their piety. What I do admire are those who have a relationship with God daily and live out their beliefs in the smallest of ways with all of God's creation.

Crazy or not, it takes courage, honesty and humility to admit our faults. Plus faith to ask forgiveness. No one is perfect, and what a relief. Think how insufferable they would be!

Answer 7

Finally! Someone else who feels like I do. :)
I think a lot of people use religion as a crutch and I think that's really sad. You should take responsibility for what happens in your life - not praise or blame someone else.

Answer 8

Well people are ALWAYS picking on Scientology and using it as a scapegoat....so someone must have really stuffed up!

Answer 9

people feel better having faith that somebody or something has control over this crazy world......cus the president sure aint doing it.. i think were just a higher functioning species..personally......were no diff. than any other species.........i think u live.die. and whatever u do between those time periods is ur own business

Answer 10

Thank you...God and wuteva else is just a big a excuse...It's like I do this and dat because of adam and Eve sins. I can't stand that.

Answer 11

i second that. it's a scapegoat. it's unfortuate people can't take responcibility for things that happen.