Isn't it ironic that "Religion and Spirituality" is one of the most hate-filled sections of Yahoo! Answers?

Answer 1

I hate you for saying that! Damn you to hell.

Just kidding..............I wanted to add to the irony.

Answer 2

i·ro·ny - 1.
a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.
2.
a. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: “Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated” (Richard Kain).
b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
3. Dramatic irony.
4. Socratic irony.

re·li·gion - 1.
a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

spir·i·tu·al - 1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. See Synonyms at immaterial.
2. Of, concerned with, or affecting the soul.
3. Of, from, or relating to God; deific.
4. Of or belonging to a church or religion; sacred.
5. Relating to or having the nature of spirits or a spirit; supernatural.

hate - 1.
a. To feel hostility or animosity toward.
b. To detest.
2. To feel dislike or distaste for: hates washing dishes.

As you can see religion, spirituality and hate are not mutually exclusive so there is no irony at all.

Answer 3

With the present uncertain situation in the world, religion and spirituality has been the most abused, misused and the best excuse that many leaders of the world have capitalized on to move with their hidden evil agenda.
The poor people whose only desire is to live in peace are put in chaotic conditions and their minds were poisoned totally and made to believe that people die for their God and for their rights.
I will never be surprised to discover that this militants organizations are there because they do not have any other way of earning a decent money except through funded terrorism, through kidnap for ransoms, by their powerful symphatizers and many government leaders on the other hand are sucking the taxes of the people being spent for their political ambitions with little that goes right to what is necessary to achieve peace.

Answer 4

That's not ironic at all. Religion is one of the most heated arguments of man's history. The differences and intolerances cause hate. Thus this section.

Answer 5

Yes, is is ironic but it does not appear the factions of Christians or even the various religions fighting. This makes it even more ironic. It seems to be a lot of agnostics and athesist youth wanting to question everything they were taught and to show their independence and anger. It also seems to give them so sense of belonging to have the common hatred. Reminds me of about 5-10 years ago when a lot of school kids were declaring everything "gay" and being very homophobic. Maybe we have Christianphobics, etc.

Answer 6

No irony whatsoever and that shouldn't surprise you. Religion has been bringing the worst out in people for thousands of years... Look at the Middle East (past, present and future, I'm sure), look at the Crusades, Salem Witch Trials, recent abortion clinic bombings and doctor assignations. The list just keeps right on growing...

Answer 7

I've learnt so much from Yahoo answers....
Mostly that 'religious' people are so full of hate!!!
They hate anyone different, they are closed minded and believe nothing thats not in a book written 2000 years ago.

I've also learnt that religion fuels most of the hate in the world right now!

Answer 8

No, that sounds about right. It's just a smaller-scaled model of what happens over the world... at least no one on here has access to weapons and the capability to start an army... or there'd be a war for sure. What is the point of religion again???

Answer 9

For the same reasons people have exchanged fists or arrows or rocks or artillery or Katyusha rockets for centuries. People are passionate about their faith, to a fault. If others don't believe the way we do we should just relax. Killing them to prove our God is the more loving one just makes no sense to me. If we can't get along we can certainly just leave each other alone.
God will sort out who's right and who's wrong. We don't have to "help" him in that department. If our preaching falls on deaf ears then we should take our message somewhere else.

Answer 10

Jesus said that they hated Him, how much more will the world hate those who believe in Him.

Love those who persecute you and bless those who show you harm.

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?" Mt 5:44-46

Answer 11

Yes, but it also shows that not all religion is from God since the Bible says that Christians are to show love(Leviticus19:18) d those that are hatefull do not know Godor follow God's ways!