2006-10-16 13:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The true meaning of religion is forced dogmatic morality under the fist of fear of the unknown.
Since fear is a very potent emotion... the answer is yes.
2006-10-16 13:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, religious morality is the fear of hell or the reward of heaven.
Doing something just for the reward is not morality, it is simple calculation.
True morality is pure emotion, seeing yourself in others. It has zero to do with religion.
2006-10-16 20:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. You've simplified a very complex (cant think of a better word right now so I'll just say...) thing. Most religious people are reaching for a greater being, something to give their life meaning and direction. Morality is just a side effect of that.
2006-10-16 20:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Morality and belief in god have nothing to do with religion, these are spiritual things. Religion is a business and inherently evil.
2006-10-16 20:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The true purpose of religion is to know God....to know His love, to have His love in us, and to be like Him. It is about relationship with our Creator! As it is written, "We are the temple of the living God"
Therefore, it matters not what denomination you are...only that you worship God in spirit and in truth, through a relationship with Christ.
2006-10-16 20:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's emotion,or your feelings towards that religon
2006-10-16 20:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by snickelbom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what I've seen on this board, the emotion is anger
2006-10-16 20:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋