Is it easier to be religous or nonreligous?

Question

if it is easier to be nonreligous, then state the incentives of having a religion. why would someone want to be religous if they know it would make there life harder. knowing this why would anyone ever want to become religous. is it becuase of fear of punishment after death?

Answer 1

It's easier to be non-religious. It's hard to be able to have beliefs respected if you're religious. People believe it's something that's only supposed to be done for 1 hour on Sundays, when we are asked to live the life 100% of the time.

At work, people know I'm Catholic, but that's about it. I don't go about dropping bibles on people's desks, or anything and I don't even bring up the subject. If anything, I'm a lot kinder to people and more considerate of others than most in the office. But, they don't invite me to lunches, they don't invite me to go for beers after work, they definitely treat me like an outsider.

That's ok though - after the initial hurt, I realized a lot of people are treated a lot worse for their beliefs in this world, so I'm thankful that I can be a Christian still without worrying about being killed, threatened, or hurt.

Besides, I have Jesus with me all day long - what else do I need? Nothing, his love makes everything worthwhile, through him I find peace and comfort.

God bless!

Answer 2

As far as I can tell, its easier to be religious in the sense of applying your world view to some premade dogma. Its easier because you dont have to think for yourself, all the answers have been decided already, there is some kind of explination for the wonders of life. I think for many people who are spiritual in their own ways, sometimes very strongly, but not relgious, it can be very challenging to conceptualize the mystery of it all and feel at peace with it, and not try to explain it away with chinsy little philosophies. It can be deeply unsettling (and then it can also be incredibly empowering).
I think the fear of punishment after death and even the fear of death itself is how so many people get hooked into religion - into simple little answers that minimize how giant a mystery this is and perhaps make people feel more like it all makes sense (?) or gives their life meaning. So theyre willing to find a certain storybook and say, sometimes vehemently, "here is the truth!" (and there are lots of these books and even way more stories, I dont just mean one). So this must be easier for many people than exploring their own direct connection with the sources of Life, although Im certain some religious people do this as well. Apparently its just too damn scary to admit that we really just dont know what the hell happens when we die, even though it may be truly amazing. Maybe we could care more about what happens when we live and realize how sacred this place is and take better care of it as if life here mattered a great deal more than we seem to know. Thats not always easy at all, in this industrialized head spinning culture, but its badly needed.

I also think that it can be hard to be very religious in the sense of trying to be "good" or whatever and doing all the things you are suppossed to. Even if you have great faith there seems to be a lot of guilt and shame over natural feelings or processes often, and secretely having thoughts or beliefs that may differ from the dogma. Obviously it can be difficult being religious in places that do not accept your religion or discriminate against you. Likewise it can be difficult being non-religious in a very religious area.

I dont think either one is more or less easier across the board. I think it is a multifaceted issue, and there are a lot of ways to look at it and millions of individual experiences to consider.
holy crap I cant believe I wrote so much. i guess its a good question!

Answer 3

being religeous gives you a moral framework to base your life on thats built upon proven ideas...this removes some of the decision making work and the holdups or even errors that could occur without it...so it makes your life easier in that sense....but it can be a challenge at times....any worthwhile decision is though. I think the reasons for coming to God are about as many as the people that have come to God!...its usually when somting has occured in an individual life that has "knocked the wind" out of them sufficiently that they lose their pride and maybe much more...to the point that they turn to God in a last ditch effort of desperation with a sincere heart....and God accepts a sincere heart and will reveal Himself to them. Other people are born into a family that raised them into knowing God. Fear of punishment and death? God knows your heart...if He chooses you and thats what it takes to get ur heart motivated to Him He might show you somthing to wake you up to the finality of that...God is very creative in His ways ive found.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think it's more of a choice over what you're wanting to believe in, and how far you're willing to go for your beliefs. Life experiences also have something to do with that as well. I choose not to follow a religion, as I don't know what to believe in, and because of that, I am not willing to put forth much effort into following a particular faith. My personal experiences have led me to think and feel a certian way about religion, and there for, I think it's easier not be religious.

Answer 6

I am a Christian. Yes once I became a christian, the devil chased after me and still does. But that just means I am doing a good job for the Lord. Life for me is much more fulfilling now since I have become a Christian. I am happier, and I can do most anything as long as I seek the advice of the Lord before I make choices in my life. It's worth it. I did not become a christian out of fear of punnishment. I became a Chirstian becaues Jesus died on the cross for my sins, and I love Him for that sacrifice.

Answer 7

Being a Christian is the biggest challenge in life. It takes courage and honesty with oneself. It takes a real man to admit He needs God.

You will never be bored if you truly live the Christian life the way it's meant to be. And any friends you loose because of it will be replaced with deep lasting relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ that you can share anything with. Once you start growing in the Lord and live in the light with other Christians(be open and honest about your faults) the more you will grow to find true happiness and freedom.

It's not freedom to sit home watch whatever you want on TV and guzzle beer. Real freedom is to get out from under your sinful desires and reach out to others and love deeply and care deeply.

Answer 8

Much easier to be nonreligous of course. Incentives, now that's tougher. I guess it is all based on faith and what you learned growing up, although it can definitely change. If you call going to church "religious," I stopped going at 13. But I do believe the spirit transcends the body - in more ways than we can yet fathom - and I do believe in God (who is an international and interracial entity) that, with Satan, lives in us all. It is up to us - our free will - our choice - to be good or evil. I don't like the term "religious" it sounds more "manmade" than God-like. I do believe in heaven and hell - God and Satan, but "religious" - what's that? Going to church? Make your choice for good and evil - with "good" reason - live as much as possible in the shadow of Jesus Christ, and you will be living as you believe in God (with or without a "religion" or a church). Not to offend anyone or knock church.

Answer 9

the guy sounds like an fool and became likely searching for someone to argue with. i imagine i'm an Agnostic/Athiest yet am no longer positive. a existence of brainwashing has me very wondered at the moment about faith. i pick to believe there is a few thing obtainable yet have thanks to many inquiries to only blindly believe it. faith is yet another technique of controlling human beings - it is my concept.

Answer 10

yes life on this earth if you follow the devil is probably easier ... but the reward are great if you believe in god and try to live a good moral life... i thank god i know the lord.. my mom is near death now and i praise god she knows Jesus.. i think the lord gives us hope in his word.. i believe the words in the bible and all the promises god made.. and if you know the bible at all then you know that what he has written is coming to pass...so god does not promise us a bed of roses but he will take care of us...being a christian you have love in your heart and being around people in this world you can not trust them, they lie , steal ,kill and have no morals at all...i hope i helped you with this.. and living the life with the lord has so many blessings with it to..you have someone with you at all times and you feel him in your heart.. and he is there to help you in the good times and the bad...john 3 16 says whosoever believeth in me shall have everlasting life....