Why do people think they need religion?

Question

We're just evolved piles of carbon-based organic matter.

We have no real purpose, as far as the universe is concerned. (To think otherwise is just silly)

Why do people want to feel like you are part of something "bigger"?

Why not just have fun and live peacefully?

Why must you feel the need to have an afterlife? Deep down, you know it's logically impossible. Why not accept it and just live your life without trying to score points with a god?

Dude, I love my life and I love life in general because it's fun. I seriosuly doubt that there is any real point to any of it, but that doesn't bother me. I've never connected with or even wanted to connect with a god and 20 bucks I'm happier right now than you are.

Why are you so scared of dying that you must look for some god to comfort you? Nothing bad happens after you die. Nothing happens. It's not at all depressing, just incomprehensible to a human mind.

I just want a peaceful world dude.

Answer 1

Aren't you going to feel really stupid when you die and stand in front of God for judgement.

Answer 2

Although religion may may not make for a peaceful worl, a lot of people need it to give them "inner peace" which is a more immediate need for most of the world. The history of wars in the world caused by religion has soured me on the subject as well, but it gives a great many people hope. And whats wrong with that?

Answer 3

i have only 2 bucks but still much more happier then you are just because i have my GOD on my side...listen empty head...pardon me but tell me one thing...you are carbon based organic who made you...?your parents...?who made your parents...?their parents...?and it continues till you reach at the big bang...?but who made the big bang to happen at all...? these are the questions always revolve in our mind...u said it is logically impossible...?tell me is it logically possible a well of the most purest form of water is flowing from more then 1400 yrs...is it logically possible that between all the ancient mummies only the mummy of feryon is still alive...?there are numerous of things which are logically not possible...u said you are not scare of death remember one thin my frnd you are young...just let pass just more 30 yrs then you will feel the emptybess of your soul and mind...when a car couldnt start without the aid of a driver how could this whole universe can...?we all want to live with peace but in order to maintain oeace we must need some guidelines...how can you seek the truth when you are not even trying to know and just ignoring the facts of your whole life...
observe...think...discover...

Answer 4

It just gives them hope and a reason to live, i dont personally need it, i do not have a declared religion. But i do understand the concept, some people need recognition of a brighter future to wake up in the morning. i dont necessarily think that people are scared of dying and thats why they need a god. and i personally dont believe you know what happens after you die so no reason to put others down for it (maybe you arent doing that, but it does seem like you are talking down to others)

Answer 5

I just arrived home from this beautiful place out in the country. It was a gospel music fest called Singing on the Mountain. I hope there is more to life than this. If not, then it would be a sad life to think that way.

Answer 6

I agree with you, but I think people need religion for morality. I believe that people need something to control their actions (what is to keep people from plundering murdering etc?) Humanity created god as a way to police ourselves. Religion will eventually fade away as new forms technology replace the spot of god. Right now it is "kill this person and I am doomed forever in(Hell)". In the future it may evolve into, "Kill this person, and technologically everyone will know immediately and my life is doomed." People think they need religion but they don't they just need something to guide them until something better comes along.

Answer 7

To make the world a better place & to make it to Heaven. Having God on my side has made my life better in too many ways to count.

Answer 8

The answer to your question is simple
John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
- Jesus Christ

Answer 9

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

Because Allah (God) created us, and the life we live right now is a test by Allah, you are either rewarded by Paradise or Hell.

Educate your self:
http://www.watchislam.com/videos/index.php?catid=18

http://english.islamway.com/

http://islamtoday.com/

http://discover.islamway.com/

Answer 10

well Dude....I'm not afraid to die,but you go on thinking this little,fantasy you've made up for yourself and $20 ,WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT YOU GET OLDER AND START GETTING SICK,AND REALIZE YOU ARE NOT IMMORTAL, YOU WILL OWN UP TO IT,THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE,AND ANOTHER $20,YOU'LL BE CRYING,AND BEGGING FOR SOMEONE TO GET YOU A MINISTER WHEN YOU ARE ON YOUR DEATH BED,IF YOU CAN, i hope you'll have a chance before the end of your life,because there is a afterlife,and yours will be in Hell if you don't start thinking other than in your little fantasy cocoon life you made for yourself.