2007-01-15 15:44:28 · 16 answers · asked by thomasgraham880 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bottom line is always always economics. But religion divides and fuels people into doing awful things. Get rid of religion, and maybe people would finally see each other for what they are. Humans. Just humans looking for a better life.
2007-01-15 15:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an evangelical Christian, I think you're 100% correct. As John Lennon said (paraphrased) "If nobody believed there was a God, or Heaven or Hell, or Satan.... there would be no conflict in this world.
However, there would also be no peace. The conflict and strife that exist are there because Satan is struggling to keep us FROM God. If 100% of people decided that God did not exist, Satan would be perfectly happy - he'd allow us all to live without conflict, knowing that he'd have us all in Hell in the end - so no need to fight.
Peace, however is what we have when we are reconciled with God. Jesus came to be the bridge we need to regain the relationship that was lost by Adam and Eve.
IF the ultimate goal was lack of conflict while here on earth, it would work...... but that's not the ultimate goal, now is it?
2007-01-16 00:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there would still be conflict. Alot of conflicts are characterized as being over religion, but often this is just a way of identifying the different factions. For instance people that don't understand the conflict in Northern Ireland usually say and think that it is because of religion. It just so happens that the Unionists are mostly Protestant and the Republicans are mostly Catholic. They are fighting over territory and rights. they are not fighting over/about their religions.
2007-01-16 00:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Aine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the Christian fundamentalist right hadn't spent the last 7 years destroying our reputation in the world, we might have more credibility and more bargaining power. I am not sure if the absence of religion would change much though. Perhaps the absence of fundamentalism-- both Christian and Islamic-- at least from the realm of politics-- might make a difference.
2007-01-15 23:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Gwen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would get a lot worse, Sol om and Galmorea remember no God in that city, rape, murder, all evil. almost getting that way now, sense people started trowing Jesus out of the school, out of this world. out of the Bible Own Beliefs. not the answer Buddy, need to go back to obedience in Righteousness, and only Jesus Christ is Righteous
2007-01-15 23:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Man has a way of always being in conflict.
2007-01-15 23:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Operative word here is "RELIGIONS".
There are hundred's of religions but only one true GOD. I have never understood where all the different religion's came from
2007-01-15 23:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by unbelievable 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right because me i think religion has failed to bring peace and instead of creating unity it is contribute to Luther division
2007-01-16 00:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by secret &trade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We would still have conflicts cause as long as the devil is the god of this world therer will be violence,hate crime, murder, etc...sin abounds.
2007-01-15 23:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there would still be cultural issues and territory disputes. But it would be a big help.
2007-01-15 23:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋