For example, do theists (yes that is most of you) think that notion that the next cognizant beings may be currently a bacteria living in a star fishes’ digestive system is a ludicrous idea? That those bacteria will learn from the regenerative properties of its host and eventually rule the solar system?
2007-01-04 18:23:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Whether it is a bacteria in a digestive system or a dolphin... the question remains the same...
2007-01-04 18:31:58 · update #1
Ya dude, the idea of us humans being somehow above the rest of the world (or universe) is completely egocentric. Where is the proof that we are above a lion? The lion could easily kill us, and we, as God created us, could only die defenseless.
2007-01-04 18:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to answer the first part, in many ways yes.
that this is the only way to salvation and you must think and believe like me - or else! perhaps. not the intention but the effect? most people are sincere and want the best for everyone (with a few exceptions).
maybe it's not true conceit but a misunderstanding of life.
sorry can't touch the last part.
2007-01-04 18:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm you're twisted a bit.
My religion doesn't promote consceitedness, but humility and tolerance.
Before you jump on humility, I offer my adopted definition: "To recognize one's strengths and weaknesses, and to strive to strengthen the former and transform the latter." Personally, I think that's a fine enough definition for theists and atheists.
Anyway, I don't condemn religious or areligious folk. I don't like the conceited sort of rhetoric that you used to ask this somewhat lame question.
2007-01-04 18:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, pride and self righteousness are the foundation of religion - man's religion that is.
But God's religion excludes it, because it declares all guilty and deserving of Hell, but forgiven by the grace of God in the blood atonement of Christ.
As Paul says, "But may it never be that i should boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14)
2007-01-04 18:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
religion promotes alot of things
self-righteousness
hate
sexism
homophobia
anti-science
close-mindedness
poverty
oppression
segregation
terrorism
violence
psuedo-science (intelligent design)
vanity
dogma
and the general denial of all things which contradict thier beliefs dispite evidence which is clearly, and empiracally proven by critical-thinking, open minded individuals.
2007-01-04 18:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by southca49er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much conceitedness does it take for a man to scorn the one who created the universe?
2007-01-04 18:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mayhap conceit promotes religion?
2007-01-04 19:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would have at least picked a better host. Yes, your question is ludicrous.
2007-01-04 18:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by mark g 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my opinion? yes.
im not sure what to think of your example. its possible the next highest intelligent species is currently in a bacteria state...but .....(shrugs)
2007-01-04 18:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by johnny_zondo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it also promotes stupidity and trash.
2007-01-04 18:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by God 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋