Before Darwin, belief in a supreme being was a sensible conclusion that anyone could have drawn. Religion answers the basic questions children have regarding the world about us, whilst opening up a raft of more difficult questions such as, Where did god come from? What was he doing before creating the universe? Why did he create a terrifyingly wicked world populated with animals which eat each other and humans which have even fewer morals?
Darwin answered these questions for the first time giving us a grown up scientific alternative.
2006-12-10 06:27:59
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answered by Mike N 2
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Maybe "Brainlady" and others on here could occasionally use the spellcheck? The standard of spelling is appalling on these posts. Having said that, it would have passed "dessert" as being a pudding, when what brainlady meant was "desert". Ok, but given 5 kids were put on a desert island (I think they'd actually prefer a dessert one) she says they would not even consider religion. So in that case how did religion ever evolve at all? Someone must have started it! Primitive man did, as a way of trying to explain all the non-understood natural happenings in their fragile world. They assumed there must be some great universal force controlling everything and they'd better keep in its good books by sacrifices etc. The children on the island would eventually invent some religious system, because there seems to be a human need to do so. I personally believe that man created God, not the other way round.
2006-12-10 06:18:00
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm an Atheist, but know many Christians/believers and they are not "Feeble Minded".. they truly believe and to "stand by" that conviction come what may, is equally as difficult as the "intellectual" method you describe.
I do agree that it is a money making effort for many and also a crutch for unanswered or unanswerable questions.
The Catholic Church has made tons of money, even during the second world war, they were selling stuff on the "black market"...Money, power and corruptions runs ramped but not in all cases.
2006-12-10 06:03:30
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answered by gemma 4
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religion is a way of explaining the unexplainable and everybody must come to their own conclusion of what they believe, religion can be a bad thing and be used as a way of control, as can be shown through the money, power and corruption ripe in the major religious organisations throughout history, religion gives people hope that there is something bigger than them, some way of allowing them to control the uncontrollable (e.g. by praying, sacrificing etc...) religion provides comfort in hard times and a way of connecting to those we have lost, religion makes people think twice before they do horrible things to each other, religion is a power in the world that can be used for good or bad, but i myself will not subscribe to a religion as i believe that there is no 'one true way', you cannot give the force we call god human qualities, and you have to look at human history and all societies (and their systems of belief) and then make up your own conlusions from what you feel in your heart is right and wrong, and not be phased to believe what you actually believe and not what others tell you to, use your god-given gifts of reason and freedom of thought
2006-12-10 06:07:23
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answered by laurentius 1
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Yes. The problem is that religious teaching is all mixed up with common sense moral codes. However, you can dismiss the religious bit and become a better person without it - but keep a moral view that puts other peoples needs and weaknesses high in your list of things to understand and allow for.
2006-12-10 06:13:02
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answered by David S 2
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In time gone past the average adult human had the same brain power as an average 10 year old of today's education.
This is just a matter of fact.
My reasoning is as follows:- would a ten tear old today understand and accept a fairy story easier than it would be for them to grasp the basic laws of physics? - I rest my case.
2006-12-10 05:59:54
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answered by Anonymous
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You are in charge of your own perspective on the world. And, I'm sure, in your world this is true.
Other people have different views of the world. Because these views work for these people, you will not change them. In fact, the more you shout, the less they will hear.
Can you make your theories shine in people's hearts like other philosophers have? If not, don't try. it's futile.
2006-12-10 05:58:45
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answered by Rich N 3
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No, religion is the relationship between a finite, mortal person and an infinite God. it takes a great deal of wisdom, understanding, right judgement, knowledge, courage, reverence and wonder and awe to even BEGIN to understand an infinite, all-powerful, all-loving God.
Religion DOES involve study, honest debate, and intellectual effort. Does atheism really involve any of these?
Those who refuse to believe in God may be the feeble-minded ones who cannot imagine or understand God. But that is ok, since God understands them.
2006-12-10 06:06:54
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answered by Sldgman 7
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Yes religion is fed by a lack of understanding of natural laws. That and a need for feeling as if our existance is of great imporance to the universe.
The more superstitious the culture the more their ideas are wrapped around Gods, devils, and spooky beings!
2006-12-10 05:51:29
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answered by Anonymous
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No, you are thinking of Psychology. Religion is a way of explaining things to people in the form of rites and ceremonies. Faith is a relationship with God.
2006-12-10 08:55:52
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answered by waycyber 6
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