a true mandate or they use religion as an excuse to further their personal cause.
2006-09-02 07:12:54 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Unfortunately anyone or any group can declare that they are "Christian" or "Muslim" or any other religious name then want and proceed to do whatever they want in the name of the religion, whether that actual beliefs of that religion would support their actions or not.
Condemn the people commiting the crime, but not the religion. The 90% of Christians or Muslims or whatever that are sincerely following the real teachings of their religion will support you in the condemnation.
2006-09-02 07:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
History will tell you that religion has been used for thousands of years to further personal cause...it's always about whose god is right. Religious leaders have used intimidation as a factor to control the masses...the catholic church would be a prime example...think about it.....
The average family of the middle ages lived in a one room, primitive house...look at the cathedrals from that time period...think intimidation wasn't on the mind of the catholic leaders when they constructed those buildings...what do you think an uneducated citizen thought when he walked into one of those massive structures...probably that he should obey whatever they said...same for mosques, synagogues, etc...
Organized religion preys on peoples weaknesses...it capitalizes on the hope that whatever religious leaders will to be done...that their followers will obey...if they don't...they would be going against whatever god that particular religion was utilizing and would subsequently burn in the fiery pits of hell...kinda crazy huh?
True "religion" is inside someone...it's a personal experience with spirituality that can't be mandated by a bible, a church, a pastor..whatever...
2006-09-02 07:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by lattle4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're so-called the religious fanatics
they're fantastically absurd ,sick and crazy
they're FAN..ning - A- poli..TIC..al conspiracy
they are a disgrace to their religion
so take a religion but don't be just a
follower,believer or worshipper
but be your true self and seek the truth
or you may end up like them
the religious FANATICS
2006-09-02 07:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by St.Jon A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you hit that nail with a 4 pound hammer. It is a personal cause. Any and all religion is the same and is about power and money.
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2006-09-02 07:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They use religion as a front to justify their evil acts. None of them are obeying God when they spew hatred.
Bad people are bad people no matter what they use to justify their acts. So don't dislike religious people because of crazies.
God bless you
2006-09-02 07:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by niaflower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne.
Robert Green Ingersoll
2006-09-02 07:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use religion to gain power and prominance and fear makes good converts. Most Islam is converted at the edge of the sword.
Look at the two fox news reporters they converted them to Islam
It was either that or have your head chopped off. big choice.
2006-09-02 07:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fanatics obey!
some of the mandates are SCARY!
2006-09-02 07:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If they actually followed their religion like it is meant to be they would not be doing the terrorist acts that tney are committing.
2006-09-02 07:15:11 · answer #9 · answered by Cat D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they use religion to further their own cause. They are misfits in society who have to have an outlet to vent their stupidity.
2006-09-02 07:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by Shossi 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋