We are in the Holy Month of Ramadan. a test of anyone's faith.
Catholic Priests, who knows?
2006-10-11 19:44:51 · 23 answers · asked by Chelski2006 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lust. religion is taught. lust is a natural desire in all of us.
Religion is a promise of a utopia no one can prove or disprove. Lust, for another human body or wealth (though not necessarily admireable) is a normal thing with a visible goal, therefore the strongest motivator.
2006-10-11 20:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Martin W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do wonder whether, in it's purest forms, the two are the same.
It's been argued that one is learned and the other is natural but it should be obvious to all that religious beliefs don't influence everybody equally, despite teaching while others take to it like a duck to water. Those who naturally incline to religion may have similar motivations to those who lust after - well, Lust!
Anyway, since lust is primarily the natural "survival of the Species" drive to reproduce, it's vitally important to religion - no babies, no new "children of the Pope" or "warriors for Mohommed" etc.
So, go to it, enjoy lust for what it is - a natural and healthy desire. As somebody once said "The word of sin is Restriction".
2006-10-12 04:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lust
2006-10-12 02:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Pyratas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lust
2006-10-12 02:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not lust but normal sexuality, and it is a more powerful force than religious beliefs. The sex drives in all animals is about the fourth strongest motivation, the others are hunger, thirst, and fear. These four are motivated by the need to sustain life. Love is a state created by humans for bonding but it is not motivational, religion is hard to place on a scale because it is an individual matter...some are fervent, others are casual about their faith.
2006-10-12 02:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
I would have to say lust is the bigger motivation.
Lust is part of human nature to a degree, it is what carries the human race on, i.e. if we did not reproduce then the human race would fall on the wayside. Lustful acts are more fun too, well should be...
Take care all :-)
2006-10-12 03:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fasting has been enjoine upon 'all' religions. The directions may differ. The Catholics(perhaps all Christians) have a 40-day fasting period. It is also there in Hindu, called 'Bart' .** Fasting does indeed provide a rare motivation to piety... which 'lust' never aims at.
2006-10-12 05:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by sunamwal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person. You can be totally committed to either. But if you're full on for your faith (I use that word advisedly rather than religion) than it'll take priority over lust and vice versa.
Certainly religious beliefs last longer!
2006-10-12 03:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by welshing 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lust. I wouldn't spend $80 on a hotel room for religious beliefs.
2006-10-12 02:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The two never really cross paths. Past puberty, everyone who still claims to be religious is either lying or insane.
Rather than religious beliefs, say self-serving hypocritical deceit. That's a fairer fight.
2006-10-12 13:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Frog Five 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋