can they not see it for what it is
the great divider
2006-12-06 07:56:57 · 16 answers · asked by murphys_lawyers 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And how and why is division a problem?
Anyhow, religion is not the great divider, truth is, knowledge is. If the world was all atheist there would yet be division, as atheists broke into different intellectual sub-groups, arguing over this or that version of this or that scientific or mathematical theory. This hapens even now; its how we get various "schools of thought".
Time for you to get a new scapegoat, friend.
2006-12-06 09:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by weeper2point0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. False religion is the great divider. True religion is the great unifier, however. Jesus said "By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love amongst yourselves." The defining mark of true religion is the love they show, not only for each other, but for their neighbour as well. That love is found amongst Jehovah's Witnesses.
2006-12-06 16:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, people are the dividers. Jesus came to save the world and all in it. People are the ones who make the rules that divide.
2006-12-06 15:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So many people are "infected" because the need of God is programmed into us.
God designed us to be with him. Sin has separated us from God. People feel the need to seek God. The same as you are here searching for answers.
Only God can fill that void. Give it a try.
2006-12-06 16:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by veggie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because many are brought up since brith, brainwashed by their parents, to believe it without question, for fear of being rejected by friends and family. it is the worst, most horrible form of child abuse. people cannot think on their own if they are raised like that. you see that all around you today. dumbya bush is a classic example of that...and look at everyone who followed him and elected him without question, just because he quoted their cult book and talked about their cult savior...
2006-12-06 15:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jeebus is my Rectum 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't mind being divided. Heck, even Jesus said we should be divided:
Luke 14:26:
Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.
Hate everyone! Even your *parents*!
2006-12-06 16:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
So many people are as you put it "infected" with religion because so many people DIE
2006-12-06 16:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an Atheist...I'm vaccinated against religion by intellect.
2006-12-06 16:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why are the most self righteous aholes on Y!A all non religious?
2006-12-06 16:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone I know says, "Of all the troubles that beset man, God-madness is the least harmful."
2006-12-06 16:01:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋