Religion is a crutch for weakminded people, so why would anyone willingly admit to being religious?

Answer 1

This was a very illuminating question. Answers included empty platitudes, insults, references to your supposed low IQ, suggestions that since the majority of people believe in god it must be true, and other intellectually underdeveloped answers. It may seem like they didn't answer the question, but really they did. The nature of their answer is in the phrase "intellectually underdeveloped." The only thing I would add to these answers, since they mostly speak for themselves, is that no religious person will ever admit to any sort of mental weakness or error because of the extreme cognitive dissonance created by tying your religious beliefs so closely to your definition of self. The ego couldn't take it. Cognitive dissonance is a fascinating thing, isn't it? This cognitive dissonance is the same reason they will not question their own beliefs and risk them being falsified. This is what leads to the kind of faith we see in the religious - "I am, a priori correct, and no matter how much evidence to the contrary you produce, I have 'faith' and will not change my mind."

Answer 2

I am not a brainwashed person, but I have decided not to be religious. However, that does not mean I do not believe in God.
There is a fine line there. How much religion have you had in your life to make you come to that conclusion? Plus, you can be a spiritual person and not be religious. Just like you can be a hypocrite christian and a judgmental politician all at the same time. Don't put me in the same category or I must castrate your brain!

Answer 3

You are forming your question of a preposition that religion is a crutch. I do not believe it to be a crutch. You have evidently lived in a free society your entire life where your views are tolerated. Christians in societies like the former USSR were persecuted beyond belief - killed - imprisoned - for their beliefs. I think that is being extremely strong, not someone who is weak minded or needing a crutch. Following the Christian life is HARD! Please think about your question - weak-minded people don't defend their opinions against an onrush of hatred - they bend and eventually break, going with the flow. Christians stand fast.

Answer 4

I have heard that arguement before and it has so many faults. First off, it's human nature to have some sort of religion, if you aren't religious you are denying that nature. Secondly, how is it weak minded if it answers questions scientists ca't, there is so much more proof for intelligent design than for evolution. What's with all the missing links? Anyway i could go on but I have to go.

Answer 5

First you should 't look at it like that ... this is coming from an agnostic... The reason is that every one comes from a different social background many were introduced into a particular religion from early childhood and on , what we have to do is respect them and follow our own believes . What you call a crutch , I found that they really believe in what they have learned and end up believing ,and you will have a hard time disuading their stand , let them be and concentrate on you own . Admitting their personal affiliation to a particular religion is a mater of personal pride and as such we should respect them and expect them to respect ours . I my self like you have found many inconsistencies in the religions , many a fear and death attached to the particular denomination , and as an old catholic I have rejected it from my life and embraced my own believes taking the best of each and made my own that makes sense , but respect every one else's .

Answer 6

...I wouldn't waste my time being religious, not at all. It may be a crutch for some.
...I am a Christian - I have trusted in Jesus as Savior. I have a relationship with the Living God, and not only is it not a crutch, but it is a whole life support system, and the Christian's eternal retirement benefits are certainly out of this world. He provides us with the best life here, and when we die we go to be with Christ in Heaven - what a deal!
...I pray that you will trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. (Acts 16:31)
...Revelation 22:17 says,
...And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
...Please don't miss it.

Answer 7

I think you're taking it to a very narrow angle. I don't disagree that Religion is not always a good thing... BUT... all kinds of people are drawn to it. The first thing you have to think about here is "what is religion?" Religion is a series of beliefs and rules, a repetitive system of actions. In and of itself, religion isn't bad, but what makes it something to be wary of is people. People have made religions what they are, and we all know that people make bad decisions, people make decisions based on emotion and greed, and not very often out of the love for other people.

I think that many people forget that the idea of a religion is something that is supposed to "support" their faith, not replace it. Many people believe in God, in various forms, but let their religion tell them how they should live their life, without discovering for themselves what God would want them to do. The bible, the koran, and various other religious and philosophical texts from all around the world provide a set of ideas for living your life in a better way. The problem is that people take it too far, or out of context, or misinterpret, or purposely use the ignorance of others along with the teachings of religion in order to persuade them.

That is not to say that all people who are religious are weak-minded though. I know many people who are strong-willed, intelligent, and devoted to the idea of "something more" than themselves. They are devout in their faith, but unfortunately still fall under the rules of their religion, and it can be damaging to the faith that makes them who they are. They are not weak-minded, they simply choose to take that path.

Just as the person who asked this question has chosen a path of accusing and berating people instead of actually trying to understand.

Answer 8

I would disagree with your position. Being religious for me makes me a more patient, loving, and decent person. Much moreso than I was when I was not a CHhristian. A crutch? No, I would say a guiding cane to lead this poor blind man out of the darkness. However, I am willing to give you a benefit of a doubt (more than you grant me, considering your comment above), and I will ask this; in what respect is religion a crutch?

Answer 9

Hi,

Religion is a "belief system". Every strong minded person alive has to have some kind of a belief system. Whether the person is a Christian, Muslim, Hindu or whether he/she is an atheist, that person has a certain belief. Atheists believe that there is no God and all religions are for the weak-minded. That is their "belief". So would you say that Atheists are also weak-minded?

Everybody needs some belief in life to survive. It is only prudent for us to respect the person's belief system so that they respect ours in turn. That's when we can have a peaceful society.

Answer 10

I am Rational Spirituality,

Which means that I am not religious. I take it that the more intelligent people follow a religion simply because they extract from it something positive, something that gives them hope for there being a better and a more just order somewhere in the Universe, than there is on Earth.