Is it better to just let some people remain superstitious?

Question

I often hear the argument "FOR" Theism that:
"If There is no God, and there is no ultimate authority to punish you eternaly for your "sins", then why should anyone live a moral life"?

It stands to reason then, that once such a beleiver is disabused of his superstition, he may turn criminal.

Ponder...

Answer 1

"Is it better to just let some people remain superstitious?"

Superstitions were created by man just like laws, morals, and humanity.You can keep all of those minus the superstitions and remain a good and decent person.So, I would rather they not hold on to those superstitions.But since they want them then let them have them.The only thing I really hate is when their superstitions get into the way of reason and justice.

Answer 2

Superstition - is the irrational belief that future events are influenced by specific behaviors, without having a causal relationship.

Believing in God is not a superstition.

Knocking on wood, not walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror brings 7 years bad luck, opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck......these are all superstitions.

Answer 3

Well, most people are capable of doing the right thing simply for the satisfaction of helping others or making the world a better place. Of course, some people turn to crime, but that's going to happen with or without religion. There are millions of Christians in prison who may be (spiritually) just as resolved as anyone alive.

Answer 4

Not for that reason. The existence of god, heaven (award), or hell (punishment) is not a good reason to be a moral person. Besides, there is no evidence to show that theists are any less likely to commit crimes than atheists.

Answer 5

god punishing you for what you do is what every sociaty before us used
gods is not going to punish you the law of the land is
there is a god he sent every thing forth
but he did not make us he sent us here to this earth to gain the knowlegde to be able to act like "humans" and accept one another and love each other

Answer 6

I agree. So go to church, kids, and don't sin or going to HELL! And I am Christian, really, I'm not just making fun of Christianity. I <3 God and Jesus... and I'm shutting up now.