Is there a NEED for Islam, or Christianity for the natives deep in the jungles of the Amazon; or in a socialist state which forbids the worship of any of the established world religions? Religious head authorities will of course insist on a society to be based on a foundation of religious beliefs/worship... but how essential, how pertinent are they in the light of current world scenario.
2006-10-22 22:46:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I am not sure about a "need" for religion, but I think there should always be a place for it.
With the way governments are now, religion may be the only thing that keeps so,e people from killing themselves and others out of frustration, and dissent.
2006-10-23 00:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are not content without some form of answer to the questions we ask ourselves about who we are and where we came from. Even the natives deep in the jungles of the Amazon have some form of God. Whether it is a medicine man or mythical figure, many people need an icon to establish spirituality.
2006-10-23 05:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After prostitution, religious leaders are the oldest profession. Religion of any type is one of the binding factors of a group, village,state or nation. Points all in the same direction so to speak. As society advances counter religious thought is allowed , in most cases.
2006-10-23 06:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is quite a serious topic. However my answer to your question is YES and NO. On one hand if there were no religious beliefs in this world there would be apeaceful society(Eg: World trade center incident). But there would also be no culture!!
many religions are the founding stone of culture. Eg: In Hinduism temples etc are a great rep. of architecture.
2006-10-23 05:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dark Prince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look ,religion is about your inner belief in the Creator( call it god or allah or buda or anything else).Once you believe then the rest is automatic .If there is a creator who have so much power that he can destroy or reward you then you have to introduce his will in anything you do be it nation building or any other.Problems always come from those who claim that they know the creator more than you do and try to impose their ideas on you by force.
2006-10-23 06:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by incredible22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Washington said that "It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible"
I Cr 13;8a
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2006-10-23 05:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the fact that EVERY nation that has turned its back on God has been destroyed for the past 5000 years, what do YOU think?
Rome? False gods. Nazi Germany? Falso gods.
Vikings? False gods.
United States? Started out on christian principals,,,and is turning away from God,,,and is now failing.
Apply stastical process controls to your quesiton and figure out the answer mathematically
2006-10-23 05:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Soviet Union outlawed religion...draw your own conclusion
2006-10-23 05:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
larry_the_orc's answer hits the spot
2006-10-23 05:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋