Religious Strategic Methods?

Question

Why can't most Religions spread the word of God by expressing or revealing his love?

Why do they feel the need to use Fear, Terror, and Destruction as a means to increase their followers?

I just don't find that right. Nearly every brochure that I read states:
"The End is Near, Will You Be Ready?" "Final Judgment. How Will You Be Judged?"

Answer 1

It's not religious "strategy" per se... PEOPLE express their religions THROUGH their personality, for the most part, so if their ego is a bit inflated and they think their view is most important and they feel they have a responsibility to push it, they will. The opposite with altruism... people who are generally quiet, altruistic, etc. won't likely push or judge or use their religion like a "weapon" or an "excuse" to justify their self-cherishing agenda.

Step two, which is actually a step backward... in psychology vs. religion... people tend to choose their religions (when it's CHOSEN) based on personality, level of education, life experience, culture... etc. (causes and conditions) so if they've been raised to think it's okay to use religion as a means to an end, no matter what the agenda, they will do so according to their ability and understanding.

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Answer 2

My religion -- Roman Catholicism -- doesn't use "fear, terror, and destruction as a means to increase its followers."

The Catholic Church doesn't put out brochures that state "the end is near -- will you be ready?" or anything like that.

What makes you think that the Catholic Church, or other religions, don't spread the word of God by expressing or revealing His love?

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Answer 3

I wouldn't use that most word. The percentage is quite high, but the majority of religions don't do this... just the "bigger" ones.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, after all reasonable appeals to a person have been made, this has is often a last ditch effort to get someone to realize the gravity of their situation.