Do you agree, or are you in denial?
2006-10-02 11:10:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
h nitrogen if this question makes no sense how come you can provide such a long answer?
2006-10-02 11:17:28 · update #1
Organized religion usually means someone is preaching to you, telling you what to believe, making sure what you believe fits into their religious dogma. (This is to the guy up there who says that people usually can't describe what an Organized Religion is to save their life.)
The problem with this is that everyone is different. At least Buddhism admits that everyone has their own way to be spiritual, and what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for everyone. Organized religion isn't tolerant of opposing doctrines or beliefs within that religion. And it is all based on a certain interpretation of a core doctrine, like the bible for example. Many wars and justifications for violence througout history have been over these different ideas within one religion. So yes, I agree.
2006-10-02 11:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though god does not exist, organised religion is not usually 'evil',though it is misguided. Religion should be re-classified as a 'leisure activity' and should be completely divorced from politics.
Some people are addicted to religion, or more accurately they are 'religion dependent'. This can make them susceptible to irrational thoughts and actions or receptive to dangerous suggestions, while others may simply find comfort in their beliefs.
Despite contrary impressions, occasioned by high profile religious maniacs (of many religions), religion is generally not a force for evil.
2006-10-02 11:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by uronutter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God completely exists, and Organized religion of any kind IS evil and SHOULD be condemned as the scum that it IS! Religion by nature says "Follow us, and in our ways, laws, schedules, memberships, and ordinances, we'll show you how to earn God's favor and get rid of his wrath.....we'll show you how to control God...."
The truth (as it looks like you know) is to see religion, denominations, of any kind, whether they call themselves Christian, Islam, Jehovah Witnesses, Jehovah Jury-Members, whatever.......if they're telling you what you need to do in order to be saved? They want you jumping through their hoops.
Christ did it ALL on the cross ALREADY, having REDEEMED us in the past, over 2000 years ago. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and your soul will be soundly and securely saved, irregardless to what some pastor of some church or denomination says.
The bible is true. Organized Religion is just that. It's Organized, and it's Religion. It's false. Fake. It's give you something to do in order to make you feel like you've done something for God, when he's already done it all. He doesn't need anything from us but our faith to get the job done. And to study his completed book.
2006-10-02 11:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by The (1Cor.15:1-4) Ambassador 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree - Religion sends more people to hell than any thing else on the face of the earth , A man must be born again to have a personnel relationship with Jesus Christ ,no religion involved
2006-10-02 11:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some religions might have the right idea but unfortunately some of their kin folk can create more problems but Religion aside, what are YOU doing to make the world a better place?
2006-10-02 11:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Drummer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain this further. This makes no sense. Name one thing on this planet that is meaningful and relevent that is not organized. Go to your job and tell everyone to not be organized and work and do what you want. Tell the government to not be organized and everyone make laws and spend money at will. Tell you family not to be organized and have your kids coming home whenver they want and your bills unpaid.
People who look down on organized religion usually couldnt tell me what organized religion was if their life depended on it
2006-10-02 11:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by h nitrogen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bravo! Ditto! Right On! Yeppers! Nail on the head! Agree!
2006-10-02 11:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you going to do about it. Just because you don't agree doesn't make it evil. What are you going to do, tell billions of people they can't believe in divine forces or what? That sounds worse to me, if you were to do that people would get pissed and go crazy which would be worse, so no I don't agree with you.
2006-10-02 11:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont become so involved with trying to educate folk that religion is Evil, If you think so you shouldnt be bothered about it.
Just sit back and let it take its course.
2006-10-02 12:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hallelujah
2006-10-02 11:16:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋