2006-11-21 04:52:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So why is the Brud not asking the question?
Is he unable to write? Is this a family thing?
When I was growing up in the 50s the control was formal. I should be so pleased to know it has lessened its grip a piece
2006-11-21 06:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Espacer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes all religion is used this way to a degree - as have all religions since we started inventing them- dont get me wrong im not saying religion is a bad thing ? its just surprising that any "gods" message has always been simple no matter what people it was being preached to- but then greedy people have decided that they would change the message - invent rules that would suit their wants,complicate things and instead of freeing and helping people they try to bring them under control!
instead of sending money to the poor or helpless that they need a beautifull modern church or chapel with all the trimmings
Religions are full of good people but they rarely reflect the message that they were started with!
And if you dont beleive me - your all going to burn in the fires of hell
2006-11-21 06:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by tsnap72again 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some countries sadly yes with Islamic fundamentalists and in the past the Catholic Church when the people where illiterate . But today here in Britain its clearly not the case as education and the media is run by left wing secularists who indoctrinating are kids with there own views on morality and political ideology.
2006-11-21 06:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by jack lewis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Helllllllloooooooooooooo!
It has ALWAYS been used as such.
True religion lies whithin the heart.
True religion is a personal relatioship between the individual and the divine.
Now look up the definition of relationship.
Now ponder why that word was chosen.
Is man and the divine related?
Hmmm...
2006-11-21 07:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but it has always been used this way, and until people wake up and see that religion is nothing but lies, deceit and fantasy and used by the rich and powerful to control the rest of us it will continue this way the only way this can be changed is the complete eradication of religion.
2006-11-21 05:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have to say Muslims are being used that way by the US. They are using fear of terrorism by Muslims as an excuse to exercise unprecedented control over the opinions and actions of the masses.
2006-11-21 04:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
religion is man made. I have a faith, in Jesus, and I willingly learn his teachings and attempt to honestly apply them to my life with the help of the Holy spirit, and it's not an 'idea', I actually met with Jesus spiritually before I committed my life to him. Nobody controls me, it's my choice.
2006-11-22 01:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by good tree 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe religion has always controlled the people who chose to believe.It was made up to keep them in line,in my opinion its sheer evil.
2006-11-21 05:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whamft?
2006-11-21 04:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Musicol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It was created for that very purpose, and still works its magic even in this enlightened age.It is very formal though.
2006-11-21 09:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by wolfe_tone43 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋