I've noticed that christians have a similar behavior problem
Atheists seem to be pretty well behaved
Maybe it has something to do with Christians thinking they're born bad
2006-10-25 08:18:09 · 11 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course it does, only that 'affect' doesn't necessarily mean 'in a bad way'.
2006-10-25 08:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can, our behavior is born from the thoughts, attitudes and feelings we carry. It is a sweeping generalization to state that any one religious/non-religious group is behaved a certain way. Perhaps what you are noticing is not a difference in behavior due to people believing they are born 'bad', but the fact that Christians struggle against our sinful natures to be more like Christ, while most Atheists do not feel they have anything to struggle against. People tend to judge more harshly when they know someone is a Christian, so this may just be a false perception.
2006-10-25 15:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religions (& atheists also) have certain rules they must follow. All religions (except cults/satanism) follow most secular laws. Which to be honest is where most laws came from and from common sense of course.
However, lawbreakers and those who want to test the edge,no matter their religious beliefs or non-belief, come from all walks of life. So religion does control some more than others. I believe its our own personal values, peer pressure, and opportunity control our actions more.
2006-10-25 15:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by lisa n florida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion does indeed change people's behaviour and view of life.
The Muslim extremist terrorists are a good example.
So are SOME Christian fundamentalists, the ones who attempt to force you and society to submit to their own religious (pseudo-moral) beliefs, and thus submit to their authority.
2006-10-25 15:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Don P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, people act on their beliefs all the time. Unfortunately, Christians rarely realize how offensive their actions or words are to non-believers. After all, they think they're doing such a good deed by saving our souls......
2006-10-25 15:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by adphllps 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not that religion 'can' affect people's behaviour; it 'should' affect people's behaviour. If it doesn't, then it is mere rituals they perform without spirit. For example, in Islam, the purpose of fasting is achieving piety. If you are not pious when you are fasting, then you are only hungry and thirsty.
Peace.
2006-10-25 15:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by daliaadel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Being an atheist, I totally agree. It's changed mine, so I'm positive it change severyone else's. (Fortunately for many believers, they can act in opposition of their beliefs, supposed outlooks and religeon, and do the ole presto-chango confession and be just fine and right again...lol.)
2006-10-25 15:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by jirstan2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consider the millions that have died over religion.
2006-10-25 15:20:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well im not sure i can answer it but its very thought provoking!
2006-10-25 15:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by Need some help with this 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sure
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2134535507344646367&q=islam&hl=en
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for more info:
read the translation of quraan
www.islamonline.net
www.islamweb.net
2006-10-25 15:20:50 · answer #10 · answered by candyness 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋