2006-08-28 08:31:37 · 12 answers · asked by theophilus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Excellent question and observation. There's not only more controversy, there's also more violence, savagery, killings and murders associated with religion than anything else in humanity.
No religion is the correct one, and all religions have got it wrong.
There are many major religions in the world, such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and so on. Within each major religion there can also be many minor religions. For example, within Christianity there is Catholic, Protestant, Anglican and so on. Within Islam there is Shiite, Sunni etc.
In summary there are many hundreds of different religions in the world all with their devoted believers and followers. Talk to any devout religious person and they will almost emphatically insist that their religion is the right one, it’s fact, and any non-believer is doomed.
Commonsense and logic would suggest that if there was any truthful or factual basis to religion, then only one of these religions could be correct, not all of them. However, in my view, it’s highly unlikely that any of these man-made religions bear any resemblance to fact or the truth, and are more likely to be the result of simplistic human intelligence looking for an escape from reality.
Religion is responsible for the majority of wars, conflict and murder of innocent life since humanity began. There is considerable evidence to classify religion as evil, and talk of religion (Gods etc) should be banned. Because the records prove over and over again throughout humanity that religion is clearly responsible for crimes against humanity, taking part in any religious activity should also be outlawed and made a criminal offence.
2006-08-28 08:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Brenda's World 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When people act in ways that are contrary to others "acceptable" behaviors, and they base those actions on faith, then controversy is inevitable.
Especially in a topic with no "facts" that most everyone can agree upon.
2006-08-28 08:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because most religions are based on the phenomenon of believing in something that is unknown or unseen ( i.e. Faith). It doesn't conform to scientific theories that are based on facts and is therefore a mystery.
2006-08-28 08:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by T.I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as the Bible says, 'The flesh wars against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh'. Christians are endeavoring to save souls and non-believers are defending their self-willed life-styles independent of God.
2006-08-28 09:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by spareo1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that is probably a very astute observation. I cant say this with certanty but I am sure that more wars have been fought over religion than anything else.
2006-08-28 08:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep i would have to agree with that statement and question. especially around Islam, since the terrorist attack. Islam is a beautiful religion, some people will realise this and some will not, but i just hope people don't kill each other over it.
2006-08-28 08:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes probably. its the basis for a lot of other controversies
2006-08-28 08:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by Niecy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thinks carefully...honestly, yes. I can't think of any other issue off the top of my head that isn't somehow a religious issue.
2006-08-28 08:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2006-08-28 08:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt that is true. I suspect that it has also been true since the dawn of time.
2006-08-28 08:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋