Let me start off by saying that I have studied many religions in detail, and this is in no way meant to be a broad generalization, mainly some of the bigger religions (Islam, Judaism, Christianity). I think there are some religions out there who really do teach acceptance and have very good guidelines written into them.
If you will look at these religions views on other people and other religions in general, I do not see how a moral person could accept how their religion works. With the lack of evidence on any religion (please don't turn this into an argument of proof, you will look foolish), I have a hard time thinking that any person could be comforatable following the kinds of supreme beings these religions represent. Beings that turn a soul's afterlife into nothing more into a choose right and your in, choose wrong and your banished.
What are your thoughts on the subject?
2006-11-12 09:33:40 · 12 answers · asked by Justin J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, a generilization by detail is comparing a small group to an unrelated larger group, this does not apply, but thanks for your input.
2006-11-12 09:36:13 · update #1
Sybil, I don't get where you were going with that. I think that was a swing and a miss.
2006-11-12 09:38:08 · update #2
Of course I want people who do good for the world, but unfortunately that is not related to any religion.
2006-11-12 09:40:36 · update #3
If you just met me, how would you know what I believe in ?? So how could you possibly judge whether, or not I'm immoral ?? Oh, by the way, I'm Agnostic. ~~~
2006-11-12 09:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is it that you use to determine who can be your friend. Scripture spells out the creation and God's reason for creating man was for a friend, or friends. Given this being the motivation I see no problem with the reason to be able to move to His neighborhood after death, being that one makes a choice to be God's friend. I pretty much am friends with people who want to be my friend don't you??
As far as what else might happen to a soul who does not want to be God's friend after they die, I see that as one of many different logical results. It's not like anyone could not have asked to be God's friend. They may be a by product, Does a pot say to the potter what will happen if the clay has a bubble in it and explodes in the kiln.
I fail to see how this could cause one to be immoral especially, since once one chooses to be God's friend, then He sends a Spiritual advisor, to assist the new friend in acting moral.
with regards to athiests being more moral, I've been watching on this site and it seems to me that since what is true in a micro cosim, is very likely true in the big picture, then it is likely that atheists are a little less moral than Christians. You review the answers and see what you think.
2006-11-12 17:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad that this is a common belief these days....shows how many people follow and practice their religion correctly versus how many use it to make themselves feel better.
I'll just say theres good and bad in every group, and I've been changed to a better person when I went from agnoistic to Christian. i uesd to scam people, do drugs and look at kiddy porn, now I love people, help others come off drugs and support people to the best of my ability. Dont get me wrong, I still struggle with daily temptation, but now I have a way to deal with it.
Just my personal experience, as thats all I can use as a reference.
Thanks for letting me share
2006-11-12 17:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by judge_smails_sir 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The immoral people probably think that God is on their side, and so they can do whatever they please.
I am firmly opposed to the idea that if one selects the "right" religion it means afterlife, but those who choose "wrong" are punished. This concept is rather new in Christianity, but it is the dominate belief in contemporary times. If this is really how it is, then I'd rather spend my time in punishment than hanging out with a douche bag Deity.
2006-11-12 17:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religious people, in the most part, accept their faults and realise that their lives are full of sin. They are more able to show the world that they are wrong and how God has helped them through different sins, temptations etc. Have you ever thought that the reason you see less immoral atheist/agnostics is because they are less willing to show their sin to people? More ashamed of their behaviour and so keep it hidden, so that others can say "I never see that person do wrong". Thats my view anyway.
2006-11-12 17:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by yahwooo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Atheist takes ownership of their actions. A Theist can rid themselves of any guilt of wrong doing if they do it on the behalf of their deity.
2006-11-12 17:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You mean people who don't practice their religion. There are plenty of atheist and agnostic criminals.
2006-11-12 17:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Life 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's because they think they've got a get-out-of-jail-free card. The rest of us have to take responsibility for our actions and take them a bit more seriously.
2006-11-12 17:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
well let's put it this way what kind of people do u want in this world , people that do right or people that do wrong, now who's looks foolish
2006-11-12 17:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by cc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you ask me, there isn't a religion out there that ISN'T immoral.
2006-11-12 17:35:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋