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Question

does any one else agree that its about time we scrapped all aspects of religion?? do we really want our future generations to believe theres a man in the sky who watches every1 everything at all times and if u go against him if u ask for forgiveness u will die and go up and live eternally on a cloud up in the sky,personally ive always bin taught to believe in god but the more i try 2 understand it the more i know its nonesense, do u believe that this so-called imaginary god created us or that we evolved (which is a more reasonable answer)? i dont want to offend people by this i just want 2 know if others share my views.

CECIL H infact i was brought up in a christian home, i was christned at the age of 2 but as far back as i can rerember i always doubted what i was being taught, my mother who passed away 2years ago would be horrified 2 discover my doubts but i really cant believe, my mom died of cancer if there was a god why couldnt he save her why did he do that 2 her, the obvious answer its evolution that made that dreadful thing happen, thanx guys uve all bin brilliant

Answer 1

I agree completely: This quote sums it up for me:
‘Nature, you say, is totally inexplicable without a God. That is to say, to explain what you understand very little, you have need of a cause which you understand not at all’ Holbach.

That's the reason I'm an athiest. And please guys, don't pray for me. Let the "rapture" get me ...

Answer 2

If God exists, our feelings and actions will not alter that fact. If He doesn't exist, then you are correct. It might even be considered inevitable that this will happen.

With regard to Evolution, the evidence does not seem that complete. We cannot connect even one modern species with one prehistoric (ie before human culture with it's cities, religions, writing, etc) species by any physical, evolutionary means. There is no chain of evidence. There is only supposition, which if you don't or can't believe in God, must lead you to believing in evolution.

An alternative explanation to the gradual appearance of complex life:

God creates an angel and through that angel, creates all other things. God's knowledge is complete, but the angel's knowledge is not, he is a blank page. The Angel would therefore have to learn how to practice his creative "trade". He would start of by creating, with God's guidance and backing, the most basic building blocks of life. When he had done that several times, becoming more proficient with his creative skills, he would be guided to the next level, creating single celled life, then multi-celled life, then orgaisms with recognisable organs, etc, etc till the more complex lifeforms are created like vertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, apes and finally humans.

Yes, I agree it sounds like suppostion too, but it at least puts creation and God on an even footing with evolution. Then, when you have a genuinely equal choice between evolution and creation, you become genuinely free to choose the truly correct model, whichever it happens to be.

Answer 3

Of course it should be scrapped. Why people want to get involved with this nonsense, when there is so much going on the world that people could help with. I think it would be far more beneficial for religious types to stop wasting their time believing in a non-existence deity, reading from a fairy tale book and start helping mankind instead of always judging, condemning and hurting others.
From a logical and scientific point of view evolution (in my view) is the way we were created.

Answer 4

"do we really want our future generations to believe theres a man in the sky who watches every1 everything at all times and if u go against him if u ask for forgiveness u will die and go up and live eternally on a cloud up in the sky"

You are speaking specifically about Christianity and generally about monotheism. Given the state of our world, past and present, as a result of all monotheism, I would have to agree with you. But, by scrapping all religions, are you not also throwing away one vital part of what we are as human beings? Meaning, we are made up of, mind, body and spirit. Without the spirit or soul or simply the "energy" that animates us, all we'd be is a lump of dead flesh. So, with that in mind,

Would it not be better to scrap the negative aspects of religion and begin the process of accepting only that which is inclusive of all? Something that addresses our spiritual natures and helps us to develop them?

We take the time to exercise our physical bodies and eat properly in order to stay healthy. We also go to school, and if we're smart, continue to learn until we die - in order to keep our minds healthy. So what about our spirits? How do we keep them growing, alive and healthy?

That's what religion was supposed to address. The mystery of our being. Consequently, if your personal religion, your personal belief system does not address this vital aspect of your life, you need to discard it and begin the search for a form of spiritual expression that more adequately supports this aspect of your nature. Your very life.

To answer your question, simply on the face of it, I would therefore have to respond, "no." We in fact only need to scrap those aspects that do not adequately or fully address our spiritual natures in a positive way. In a manner that is inclusive of all and supports our own personal spiritual development.

Answer 5

I cannot agree with you. If you had been brought up in a Christian home or had the wonderful opportunity to have been led to the Lord by someone who truly loves you like the Lord Jesus Christ loves you, you would not be able to agree with your statement either. God has created this world and all else you have ever known. If evolution is your mainstay, tell me this, Where are the links to you and I being a direct descendant to anything other than other Humans? There is no link because there has never been a link. There are "scientific suppositions" to the missing link. But where did it live? Better yet where did they ALL GO TO DIE? Humans in the likeness and creativity of God have explored most of this planet and have found all manner of wonderous things. But never have they found some prehistoric man or any other creature that could be remotely categorized as such. Understand this, the Holy Bible in its entirity, is the Word of God. All the questions that you have about your life and your life in Christ are answered there. To 'scrap' your only hope of joy, peace and salvation is there in His HOLY WORD. There is a hell and the only way to keep from going there is to realize that you are a sinner, confess those sins honestly to Jesus, accept that He died for your sins, pray for forgiveness in His Holy Name, and live as Jesus did. It's all right there in THE BOOK. If you read it, give it half a chance, I know in my heart that you will be transformed.

Answer 6

Some parts of religion can be put into the category of 'what were we thinking?'. it would be rather boring if there was no religion at all. There are some religions which guide people on the right path, and comment on health issues. i am Hindu, and there are aspects of the religious teachings which tell you which foods will affect you in negative ways, breathing exercises etc.

Religion doesnt need to be scrapped. We just need to stop fighting about which ones right.

Answer 7

Religion that is forced on people is not right. Forcing people to scrap it is not right . You should not worry about what future generations might believe , follow your own instincts and respect other peoples intelligence to do the same. In a tolerant society there is room for all shades of opinion and no room for coercion of one over another . Evolution does not have to conflict with religious faith . We enjoy the legacy of christian moral teaching even if the practice of that faith is now tiny compared with the past . What shall we fill the big hole left by the rejection of Christianity with? maybe choose from : crime , greed, sexual promiscuity , exploitation , materialism, hopelessness , and all kinds of psychobabble . Help yourself .

Answer 8

Well all false religion is gonna be destroyed it says so in the bible in Revelation. Babylon The Great the world system of false religion. You don't have to be a genius to see it coming with people and governments getting fed up with the hypocrisy of the worlds religions and its leaders.

The reasons there is so many religions is because the ruler of this world is Satan the Devil and he wants to blind people from true worship. And what better way than religion.It says in the bible there is only one faith. The way to compare religions is by comparing the fruit its producing. Most of the worlds religions are fighting against each other and are tolerating immorality.

I pretty much only see one religion living in peace and staying out of the affairs of this crumbling world. And trying to live by the standards god gave in the bible. JW's

Answer 9

Here is some food for thought for you.

Declaring that there is no God, requires just as much (if not more) faith, as believing that there is God.

Religion is not the same as faith.

Your conclusions are based on a lack of understanding due to insufficient evidence. A frog sitting in a well, doesn't know about the big sea!

Evolution too has missing links.

Answer 10

Of course it's time to ditch religion. It always was.

Any organisation or individual who can look you in the face and say 'There's no real proof, evidence or reasonable argument to substantiate what you're being told, but it is FACT and THE TRUTH' should be treated with utter contempt and suspicion.

Don't worry about the crocodile tears shed by those who pretend to be offended by reasonable behaviour and opinion. They're not really offended. They're scared and embarrassed.