Arguably, religions are divisive. "We're of one faith... You're not = We're separate from you". Even an apparently mild divide, like that between Catholicism & Protestantism, presents itself as a chasm over which war is conducted...
Worth consideration is, whether people of power are deliberately using our religious differences in order to pursue their personal & political agendas. Meaning, is it deliberately done in order to make use of our embrace of whichever religious ideology? Are they simply taking advantage of our religious ignorance in order to manipulate us into going along with a political aspiration? -- Or, are they (the ol' powers that be) as convoluted as we are... actually embracing the notion that their "all loving/all powerful God (any name will do)" directs them to behave antagonistically toward followers of varying belief sets?
Basically, are we following people who actually believe as 'we' do? Or are we being manipulated by people according to our beliefs? Given religions' record concerning warfare & general animosity; it's interesting to consider whether we're duped or dubious. It we could somehow discover that we've just been being duped... that would be The Mother of all Conspiracy Theories come to light. What do you think?
2006-07-17 10:37:21 · 4 answers · asked by delsinelu 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I gather that you're somewhat of a theist yourself. And if so, you have gained my utmost respect.
For one thing, you're right. I don't think that religious leaders really do represent the majority. They do have an agenda that most moderate Christians do not support.
However, these same moderate Christians will still stand by and let these lunatics do and say these harmful things, on their behalf. This, more than anything else, is what we atheists want to see stopped.
You can believe whatever you want. Just leave it out of politics.
2006-07-17 10:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be a christian and follow Jesus. you do not need a Denomination of Catholic or Protestant ( or Protesters,) Christians do not war with Flesh & Blood, read Ephesians,about Spiritual Warfare. The wars between Protestants & Catholics is not of God. and has caused a lot of divisions in Countrys and Families. I am a Christian I know there are Good every where.
2006-07-17 10:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depend of what your believes are, though if you are in the U.S., Canada or Mexico, it will appeared to me, that what will compile the new World, to see this and compel the old world to do this, can be found between does boundaries, then if what is happening in the out side boundaries to day affect your perception of reality, and or realities, it can be either way, its up to you to decide what your guts filling are?, though i believed that there is an answer between the three countries, or between the new World. this i call a trinity.
2006-07-17 10:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by paradiseemperatorbluepinguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are following people then u are wrong anyway... read your Bible
2006-07-17 10:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by monie99701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋