Does religion ever insulate young people from the consequences of living carelessly?

Question

This question is based on actual events. The young people in question died. The young people in their lives who survived have sought answers in religion for why they died. One died because of huffing the other becuase his seatbelt wasn't on. Two others because of trying to run a railroad crossing. The religious belief of some of them has sought other explanations for the deaths. This has resulted in the denials of the dangers of what the others died from. Sometimes very superstiotious behavior is associated with religious belief.

Answer 1

As to most religious questions, my answer is: It depends on the person, not the religion.

Answer 2

I remember a young couple; I worked with the guy.

He and his wife became "born again" and he was never the same after that. One day, while he and his wife were having "prayer," their young child was into the medicine cabinet.

On another occasion, my wife saw the young woman driving down the street, windows open, listening to some sort of religious tape, and the young child was not strapped in an hanging out the passenger side window.

Answer 3

Religion can support healthy personal boundaries for young people, but only if the young person has a grounded, strong sense of self, already, and that shows maturity. Why? Because to set and enforce healthy personal boundaries when young, shows that one is centered in self and not likely to be seduced into unhealthy behavior by those looking for the party that never ends. Just like young horses, who test their boundaries--and others'--it’s normal to kick up one’s heels to some degree in youth from sheer enthusiasm for life. Making worthwhile long term and short term goals is a sure way to show that you value yourself in a healthy way.

Answer 4

It depends upon the religion. I think that there is a serious danger that some people believe that God will look after them no matter what ( it is a well known fact that God looks after small children and drunks!).

Answer 5

It is not insulation by religion. it is in the age of the mind to grasp concepts.there are consequence in every action , what is going where is the question. we tend to learn most lessons in theory or through material objects. because we know, human nature is hard yet pliable in early thinking.

Answer 6

You mean use their religion as an excuse ? .. Probably. Or do you mean that their religion protects them during times of living carelessly ? .. I don't think religion would do anything. Only if God wanted to step in and help out. Good Luck ! :)

Answer 7

In this case God is the place where humans go during the affliction and also where for a moment altruistic experiences are real.

Answer 8

Of course not, we will always do stupid stuff... but religion gets us set back on course... at least for a little while.

Answer 9

I would think that religion instills the morals and values we want our youth to have.

Answer 10

Not really. we all make mistakes all the time whether or not we have a religious background.