Religion thoughts....?

Question

I was just wondering how other people thought on something I've been thinking of a while.

Anyway, I've been thinking a lot about religions, and the basic concept. Do they really serve a point, what exactly is the point, ect. I actually do want to take a look at more religions before I come up with a theory though...But doesn't it seem that Religion could be a mask for the truth...Meaning I'm sure everyone here has heard the saying "Because God wanted to" in trying to solve something, they don't understand, but yet the people that seem to state these types of things, never really go out of their way to try and prove that some divine power really made it that way, and why not? Wouldn't that prove to all of us (every human being on earth) that we should believe?

As an example of what I stated above...what was the sun in ancient Egyptian times (Ra?), what was lightening in the Ancient Greek times (Zeus?), and well you get the point right?

What exactly do we call them now, we have specific scientific explanations for the phenomenon and (although some still do believe) people don’t tend to believe in these gods anymore.

Basically the hypothesis here is that religion serves a purpose, 1) Tiring to explain what we can’t explain by just the human senses and current knowledge at the time of creation 2)A belief system (somewhat like a justice system) in which there are certain punishments for not conforming to the religion, which inspires fear.

I would also like to say that if this in some way offended you (and I’m sure it will offend some people), it wasn’t meant to. These were just some thoughts I put together during free times I had.

trentroy, if your seeking an answer to your question. You somewhat are proving my point, even if the big bang theory didn't seem logical it doesn't mean that it didn't really happen that way. Personally in my mind, the big bang theory seems much more logical then everything just proofing into existence. That’s just me though. If you use that as a method to try and convince me, prove the how the world was born, and everything came into place.

sorry, typo instead of proofing, I meant poofing. Sorry for the mistake.

Answer 1

I think about the same stuff. The answers I get here are ambiguous and unprovable: "cuz God works in mysterious ways" "cuz he gave us free will" "that was His plan".

When you look at religion as a function of society, it serves the same purposes in every culture across the world throughout history. There must be some innate need for it in humans. If that's so, how could only one be right and all the others be wrong?

Answer 2

Think about the monolith in 2001, and 2010. The purpose of this was quite mysterious in the movies, but if you read the books you can see that there could be forces in the universe so powerful that to our limited senses, they would be as gods. I'm not talking chariots of the gods, I'm talking about beings as advanced beyond us, as we are from the neanderthals. Religion is man's way of unscrewing the inscrutible, and trying to understand the ineffable.
Religion, practiced properly, is not an opiate for the masses, it is the starting point on a journey of discovery. Keep thinking, and never quit questioning, no matter what the religious leaders think.

Answer 3

religion is more a way of life and tryiing to find who you are and what you believe in. i think the main purpose of religion is to help us have a better life... certain religions promote better outcomes and happiness whereas others do not. there isn't exactly proof for everything... but that is why people have to believe. religion is based on what you believe and what you put your faith in. if we had all of these answers... it wouldn't be religion.. it'd be just what we KNOW. my religion, christianity,is based on trusting God even when you can't see Him. if all the unanwered questions were proved or disproved... what would become of my religion? personally i think it best for all the questions to go unanswered. if tghepeople who state "because god wanted to" tryed to back it up with the Bible, the person they were speaking to probably wouldn't believe a word of it because they are already questioning what God wanted to do... get what i mean?

Answer 4

I believe religion serves a number of purposes.

1. Explain the difficult easily
2. Provide morales in society
3. Possibly control
4. Comforts the believers

I am willing to explain these 4 points and defend myself. If someone disagrees click on my avatar and contact me through the link provided.

Answer 5

Christianity is based on faith, which is the absense of proof, so no, I can't give you proof other than plain ole common sense. Did a big bang produce everything, and is that really logical? I mean really, a big bang???

Answer 6

If you are looking for an answer on how to be save, Religion don't save but JesusCrist do all you have to do is go the the Bible, she has the answer for all ur Questions.
God Bless You

Answer 7

Religion is empty and man-made.
Jesus is the Only way to God.
John14 :6
Hebrews 11:6

Answer 8

A true follower of God doesnt have to prove anything. We have faith in what He says is true. We dont question His powers or His will. Jesus loves you.

Answer 9

You are making excellent points and using common sense and logic. Stay on that path and you will find your own answer.

Answer 10

Yes their are many gods and goddesses i think its just something you grow up knowing and your parents teaching you .What i think is what ever you think is good god is one no matter what shape or religious he is in