2006-07-21 15:48:19 · 18 answers · asked by jered 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Im on record for saying YES a way better place .
2006-07-21 15:49:59 · update #1
This is a really good question. A lot of strong religious beliefs have caused war and chaos. But religion keeps a lot of people from doing wrong and keeps them thinking that there would be religious consequences if they did wrong. I think if everyone belonged and believed in the same religion- it would probably be a little better. However, that would never happen.
2006-07-21 15:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by ♥michele♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My simple answer is, "Yes, it would be a better place.", but the question is more complex than that and so should the answer be.
The world has only become what it is as a result of religion. When societies were more disparate and mythologies were accepted truths that explained a world people could not otherwise fathom, religion gave people peace, answers, and purpose. It promoted social order and unity, and held otherwise incongruous peoples together under a banner of common good.
The problem is that along the way, these disparate groups with their vast and varied cosmogenies met up. Their mutually exclusive religions, in conjunction with a heavy dose of intolerance for those they could not understand or relate to, let to strife. Righteous holy wars ensued. Religion hasn't been the only cause of war, of course. But it's played a hand, directly or indirectly, in many of the largest conflicts and most prolonged conflicts in world history.
Even still, religion offers what little else can offer the masses. A package deal, a purpose-driven life, the promise of an afterlife. Poor and desperate? Don't worry, you'll reap your reward in the afterlife! The appeal of this is hard to calculate... and it's likewise hard to imagine the world without it.
Philosophically, yes, the world would be a better place. But to reach that ideal, you'll have to span the massive chasm that will be left in the wake of organized religion's absence. People will need something else to replace that faith. For many, nothing else is needed. A sense of general spiritual connection to life may be all some need. But there are many millions for whom a life without their religion, and by extension their god or gods, their afterlife, their customs, culture, and heritage... would be unimaginable.
It might be a better place. But it's a long way from here to there.
2006-07-21 18:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by JStrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i do not think it would be wayyy better at all.
Think about it! Where do morals come from in the first place? where do the rules like do not kill or steal come from?
Why is it that we treat others nicely?
Why is it that most of the world help organizations are ran by religious and spiritual people?
What else would give your life meaning and purpose?
What then if this is it and there is no heaven or hell?
2006-07-21 16:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by phitchic989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is neccessary to answer the questions that we don't have answers for. What is the sun? Apollo on his chariot. That use to be the only answer for hundreds of years for culture a long time ago. If EVERYTHING was known, then there would be no need for religion. Religion is used to control the masses, just like fear and politics(or others that are different from "us") for few to have power. Until people are responsible to think for themselves then it......
2006-07-21 17:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by ratceybacon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the whole, I say yes.
But religion has been, over the centuries, the biggest civilizing force known to mankind. Western culture and society, for what it's worth, wouldn't exist without it.
And, of course, it is also the most violently divisive force in human existence as well. It mutes our innate talent for free thought and keeps us a frightened, tribal species.
2006-07-21 16:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by SkipIntro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this can be a corresponding to asking may the realm be a significantly better position if overseas money changed into once below no situations invented. there is no longer all of us trouble-free answer, faith has fostered and both hampered progression for the era of the centuries. Religions has been a savior of a few individuals and the demise of others. faith has been used and abused. may the international be extra proper? I doubt it. it must be particular - certain... notwithstanding extra proper??? Nah! with or without faith human nature is the equivalent - and we may have determined an better thanks to screw issues up.
2016-10-15 01:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by sandeep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean religion in general, then the answer is yes. But if you're referring to Christianity, then no. Of course, Christianity is not a religion at all, but many people seem to confuse the two.
2006-07-21 15:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Road Trip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I am not religious, I say no, it would not be a happier place. Billions of people on earth depend upon their faith to get through life. This includes many in the Third World who have little else. I would not deprive them of that.
2006-07-21 15:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - there are too many wars based on it, and almost every religion has a basis of hating those who do not follow it. we'd be better off without any religion whatsoever
2006-07-21 15:54:55 · answer #9 · answered by visionary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
Religion claims knowledge of an absolute truth about what it is to be human.It blocks the development of rationalism as the guiding principle of human development. It hinders the development of scientific knowledge.
without all these world would not be a better place to live on.
2006-07-21 16:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by prem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋