Or a negative one? This question is not singling out any ONE religion, but applies to ALL of them that ever have existed or still exist in our own time.
2006-12-26 08:46:12 · 12 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you crazy?
2006-12-26 08:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by I love Israel 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe religion can be a very positive influence. It can give one the strength to carry on through the hard times. It can give you a lifeline when you are feeling overwhelmed. It should be the basis for how you live your life. However, there are those individuals that take the word and twist it to suit their own agendas and then religion can become a dangerous tool used to make others fall into line with the wrong point of view of it.
2006-12-26 08:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have both positively and negatively affected society.
Positively by:
Inspiring man to attain
Nurturing the spirit
Promoting creativity
Driving man to question
Teaching compassion and altruism
Stimulating self-control and self-discipline
Organizing man for unselfish service
Negatively by:
Leading to misunderstanding
Causing multiple wars
Suppressing scientific as well as philosophic growth
All of the negative aspects of religion I only see when man tries to crystallize the truth into organized and orthodox religious traditions. True religion will surpass these trials and triumph over pride, self-aggrandizement, misunderstanding, and hatred.
The problems with religion not only can be overcome, but Are Being overcome.
2006-12-26 09:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower_pyxie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the loud, outspoken, hard core extermist of ANY group, for all of time, have had generally negative influences, because they were what got the most attention through history, and now through media.
But in general, the quite, everyday believers, of ANY religion, probably influnced smaller impact, soon forgotten, positive things.
2006-12-26 08:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two words bub: RELIGIOUS GENOCIDE.
Positive or negative is up to you to decide.... and I suppose, if youre doing the ethnic cleansing, its a positive thing. If youre being cleansed, not so positive....
2006-12-26 08:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every religion - every one of them - is a cult. Nonsensical placebo for mankind. Here we are... 2007... and the dark ages continue to prevail. I find it absolutely dumbfounding.
2006-12-26 08:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Overall they all seem pretty positive, despite a few peoples tendencies to strap explosives to small children.
2006-12-26 08:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it causes a lot of confusion and strife myself. Look at all of the "holy" wars and crusades that have gone on throughout history.
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2006-12-26 08:48:40 · answer #8 · answered by truthhandl3r 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All religions create hate and war.
2006-12-26 08:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i believe at the core they all SHOULD be positive ... but then man gets involved and strips away any peace and love that should be there
2006-12-26 08:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
negative it is the worst thing on this planet all you get is lies and holy wars
2006-12-26 08:50:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋