Religion today, irrespective of which religion you belong to, is such a disgrace and a sad reflection on humanity, surely there must be a way to convince our children to walk away from this man-made nonsense and look for a better way.
History and statistics clearly show that religion has miserably failed humanity, and in fact, it’s as close to evil as anyone could imagine. Religion hurts everyone who unfortunately stumbles in its path, especially the minds of young innocent children.
Surely there must be a better way than religion. Humanity has made great progress technology, surely we at least owe it to our children to find a better answer than religion, and more importantly, do it quickly before we permanently stuff up our world. Our children deserve better.
2006-07-30 18:17:11 · 20 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not a choice for humanity. It's a choice for individuals to make for themselves. I do agree with you about religion's complete and utter failure, however. It ranks among the most violent institutions men have ever invented.
2006-07-30 18:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Religion is NOT bad!!!
I hate it when people say stuff like that. What's bad is the way society is tearing it up. Religion is a belief structure that can help people.
Children who grow up with a solid belief structure--no matter *what* religion it is--are happier, healthier, more stable, and all around better people. Religion doesn't hurt people, making such a big fuss about it DOES.
Growing up, I was taught my religion, I still say my prayers every night, grace before every meal, and I believe. I know that I have been provided for in my life.
Why do people like you make such a big deal about it? What is so wrong with feeling good inside, with knowing that there is something greater out there, and having the power to overcome the troubles in your life? Nothing, that's what. I'm not saying that everything in every religion is good. But having faith is the biggest part of it.
If a child is being made fun of for being fat, or stupid, or being slow, or just plain being different, and then they go home, pray about it, and are comforted, why is that so wrong? If someone who has nothing left still has his or her faith, and they feel at peace because of that, how is that bad?
Stop criticizing what you apparently do not understand.
2006-07-31 01:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is not in itself bad, but more the way individuals decide to follow or pervert their religion.
Most, if not all, religions have a similar message of love and understanding.
Individuals however, corrupt this by insisting that their type of love and understanding is better than someone elses.
Why not teach our children simple love and understanding. Love being our caring for others and understanding being not hung up with others colour, race or choice of religion.
Why not focus on how we treat eachother rather than trying to "convert" eachother.
People need to make up their own mind and our kids need to know if they want to be christian then that is ok. If they want to be muslim than that's ok. If they want to be Buddists then that's ok. What ever they choose, as long as they show love and understanding (which we need to show them not just tell them) slowly the world will become a better place.
2006-07-31 01:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by epod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok there karl marx.......
Yes, it's true religion has had negative effects on poeple. And even Jesus rebuked "religious" people, the hyporcritcal knowledgable types who flaunt their beliefs like a badge. Indeed, religion has negative effects on people, but God has great effects on humanity!
We went and visited the tsunami area in southern Thailand. It was full of poeple who had lost everyhting and were looking for answers. And many found their answer in God, who provides healing, shelter, and peace.
In Pakistan, the poverty mindset has trapped much of the society into the idea that, as long as they can make it thru day by day, they'll be fine. And then God comes along and brings them out of that poverty.
These are just a couple examples in a very large world where God is moving on his people and, in fact, removing much of the religious holds that ensare the poepl of this planet.
2006-07-31 01:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chris K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do guns kill people? Or does somebody have to pull the trigger? You can't blame religion for what humanity has done to itself. Yes, I would love a better world for my children and that's why I'm religious. I don't see any other form of hope out there.
2006-07-31 01:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am waiting for the day when the state will decide that very thing, and yank the kids from the believers' arms, sending them off to re-education centers.
What a sad day that will be. A repeat of Rachel's mourning. And the compassionate, enlightened ones will glory in their indoctrination.
2006-07-31 01:24:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Media will unite the world. When everyone is watching the same movies and listening to the same music, we will no longer hate eachother, and will no longer kill eachother. We need to express your statement in the media. We need to paint our picture on the big screen in a way that it matters to people. There is ample basis to do that, your statement is right.
2006-07-31 01:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach children of the infinite potential of the human spirit, and to respect everyone... toss the bibles into the nearest bonfire.
2006-07-31 01:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by Infidelus_Prime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buhddism isn't that bad, and represents 1/4 of the religion on earth. Children need to be raised to be ethical, but it need not be religious ethics.
2006-07-31 01:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what history you have been studying, surely not the history the rest of us have studied.
My children all love the Lord and are wonderful children.
2006-07-31 01:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by ellieannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋