2006-09-23 09:09:27 · 14 answers · asked by S 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nikki:i did not particularize any religion, it's a general question which includes all the religions, and specially christianity.
2006-09-23 09:18:42 · update #1
It might just be...Most of it does have to many rules and terminology.
2006-09-23 09:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not.
Some of the most happy well adjusted people I know have become that way with religion.
I could easily turn this around, "is *skepticism* a hindrance in the pursuit of happiness?" Can you imagine a person skeptical of everything being happy?
Like everything, we need balance.
2006-09-23 16:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Buddhist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! God designed us to need Him. We all have an emptiness, a void, a hole that we will spend the rest of our lives trying to fill. Only those who have a relationship with Christ will ever be truly fulfilled and satisfied. I read this AMAZING book you might be interested in. It's really short, it's called the lost virtue of happiness. it's about how years ago when people lived for God and things bigger than themselves they were a lot happier, but now that athiesim and new age paganism are so popular, depression rates have sky rocketed....
2006-09-23 16:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My belief in God has created happiness in my life. I was often depressed and lonely before I accepted Jesus. I had a terrible temper and got upset easily. I am now able to treat others in a kind and loving manner. I am accepting of others. I discovered activities that provide true enjoyment in my life - working with children, backpacking, coaching Special Olympics, etc. All of these activities make me happy and still allow me to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. I enjoy life and live it to it's fullest.
2006-09-23 16:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sexism, racism, nationalism, and religious intolerance, are just excuses people to use to justify false pride. Which comes from the EGO overcompensating for all the criticizing, complaining,
and general claptrap we have to hear about ourselves from others. FIGURE IT OUT!
2006-09-23 16:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what one's personal definition of happiness is -- it is too subjective a term.
It would certainly hinder my pursuit of happiness, because part of what makes me happy is pursuing new ideas, living as I wish and believing all people should have the same rights and freedoms.
2006-09-23 16:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For some people, it is the only true path to happiness. It's all a matter of attitude and one's beliefs.
2006-09-23 16:12:11 · answer #7 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea
2006-09-23 16:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by Atheist Eye Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the person. i know many people who are happy with their religion. but i also know former theists who werent happy and became atheist.
2006-09-23 16:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by moonshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for me. I can believe in God and worship him anytime and any place that I choose. I do not have to abide by any stupid book that was written by men with their own agenda.
2006-09-23 16:12:42 · answer #10 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋