Has religion made people ashamed of their bodies?

Answer 1

Yes, many religious dogmas have, and it's sad. We should enjoy our bodies while we're on Earth in every aspect and should see their beauty.

Answer 2

Some do, some don't. Mystical views tend to emphasize the inner person to the detriment and disgust of the body. Many others, however, glorify and exult the body. The Greeks and Romans, for example were highly r-ligious at various times in their history--but no one can make the claim that they were in any way ashamed of their bodies!

Answer 3

Too open of a question. Some religions have made people modest regarding their bodies, while others have made them more open to exposing their bodies. So it depends.

Answer 4

Religion in the form of organized churches etc has but spirituality does not.
Organized religions have to be inflexible because to change anything said 500 years ago would be to admit fallibility. If they were not correct in speaking the word of God then they may not be correct now.

Answer 5

Why should one be ashamed of their bodies? It is our personal and loyal chauffer. Religion has taught us how to cherish and respect this "chauffer".

Answer 6

No, sin did that; not religion. After Adam and Eve sinned, they knew that they were naked and were ashamed. Don't blame it on religion, place the blame where it belongs- MAN'S SIN.

Answer 7

Not me, I still wear a cross around my neck w/ my bikini. And go to church praying for bigger boobs(ok) maybe not the last part, I think God blessed me enough, as long as they work in my favor @ a poker game-LoL! I'm not complaining..

Answer 8

Absolutely. it has also cause people to be afraid of their body and their natural urges.

Answer 9

No, because we believe God the Holy Spirit lives in us. And He can live in you too>

Romans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation.

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life.

Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved!

Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved!

Romans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today.

Answer 10

not my body