i don't understand why people follow religion do you really think some magical being is going to whisk you away to a magical land when you die. I just think its engrained on peoples dna, essentially religion must to have started out of fear, obey what i say and what my god says or you'll get hurt? thats real benevolent
2007-01-15 09:20:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
With a name like Lord Diabolus, you're not gonna have much credibility in asking a question like this.
But...I agree with you. In ancient times, people couldn't explain why certain things happened, like thunder and lightning in the skies. So they attributed those natural occurences to a "god" or "gods". Eventually some clever people came to the realization that religion could be used as a tool to control the masses. And that's what it is today. Religious people are essentially ignorant wishful thinkers.
2007-01-15 09:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the alternative is to believe that no one is looking out for you at all, and that we are all dust in the wind. Some wanna believe they'll go someplace better after they die, some like to believe in a benevolent force with the ability to help us. And it adds a sense of humility to a person to bow before SOMETHING.
2007-01-15 09:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by xwdguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have found that it leads to a better life than succumbing to the lies of the devil. Is your life going in a way that really makes you happy? Or do you feel that you are aways being cheated?
2007-01-15 09:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is only a word to name something. I don't believe technically and spiritually in a word. I however do believe there is something out there much greater than myself. If that thing out there keeps a bright light on my hope, my love, my strength I am all for it.
2007-01-15 09:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if it's made up, it at least allows you to have some hope. No matter the religion, it also gives us morals to live by. I think it's better than the alternative.
2007-01-15 09:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an attempt by the human mind to try to explain the unexplainable and organize the results therof. This results from the true human desire to be fulfilled.
2007-01-15 09:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by guy t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people like to be enslaved. I like being a sex slave to a woman. Sooooooooooo hot.
2007-01-15 09:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to surrender, your will or pride and come to God on His terms not yours.Majority don"t want to do this.
2007-01-15 09:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I 'succumbed' to Jesus, not religion.
2007-01-15 09:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Doug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey,I'm religious,i'm Christian.And I'll report you.
2007-01-15 09:27:10 · answer #10 · answered by Deleted 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋