2006-09-07 00:54:05 · 11 answers · asked by drewnky 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This would take a textbook to answer. Surely you know that.
2006-09-07 00:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several books on religious theory at your local library. Why not grab your library card and go check a few out and do your own research.
That way you can come to you own conclusions on the various theories of religion instead of depending on and assuming someone on the net actually knows the answer.
What a concept!!
2006-09-07 08:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man-made to control the superstitious masses and herd them like sheep, to make a living from the gullible, control the wealth with the super rich and powerful while multitudes live in extreme poverty, mal-nutrition, hunger and with diseases and illnesses and sicknesses that can be cured and eradicated but the religious leaders are too busy dining in the finest china with the finest silverware in their opulent mansions or huge homes, throwing out enough leftover food that can feed a few families... without a care in the world, except maybe what b/s to spew out the next day to make sure the followers fill the coffers...
MAN made religions, the major cause of wars and hatred and massacres and pillage and genocide in the name of a loving, benevolent and forgiving God!
2006-09-07 08:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early mankind had an inherent desire to seek knowledge that would explain the world around him. What exactly is lightning and thunder, why are there tides, the mysteries of birth, and so on. Hence, he created personalities and characteristics for such things as fire (God of Fire), the ocean and seas (the god Triton), god or godess of the earth...So you see, these were their early religious understandings to explain existence--
As time went on, the religions became more sophisticated. In particular the early Egyptian gods and godesses which influenced the Greeks and later the Romans. And I might add, Christianity.
I suggest "101 Myths of the Bible" by Gary Greenberg.
2006-09-07 11:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion is principally man's drafted answer to the question of 'what happens when we die?'
Of the world's major religions, the principal groupings are those that are monotheistic, meaning ONE-GOD religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), and those that believe in many gods or spirits (eg. Taoism) and reincarnation (eg. Buddhism).
that's it. religion would serve no purpose if we were immortal, or unaware that we were going to die (you don't see animals attending church services, right?)
religions differ most in the texture & colour of HOW we believe, less so in WHAT we believe, and not at all in WHY we believe.
2006-09-07 08:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by Fadi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Book you are reading about that certain Religion.
2006-09-11 06:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Creator/Deity of something who is watcing your every move to decide what hapens to you after you die. If you follow the rules you get a reward. If you don't you get the booby prize.
2006-09-07 08:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctrine.
religions are catholic, jewish, ortodox, new age...
they all follow a certain path to get celebrate, and get to heaven or enlighment
2006-09-07 08:11:53 · answer #8 · answered by hihihi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy ..... A Fictitious icon that you can blame when what you have done all goes wrong.
2006-09-07 07:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do as i say and you will live forever. it's designed to over come fears of death.
2006-09-07 08:14:52 · answer #10 · answered by jsjmlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋