Scientific research into the aging process is uncovering a wealth of information on death at the molecular level. Some researchers are suggesting that in the future death will be thought of as more of a disease than an inevitability. So, if this line of research delivers, where does that leave religion? Note: I am not commenting on the probability of science "curing" death. I remain, as always, skeptical. I'm simply curious where you think this would leave religion.
2007-01-28 09:36:42 · 10 answers · asked by hanovercc 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
dude religion is always gonna be around as there will always be people who feel the need to fill whatever voids are in their lives and who are looking for a purpose and answers and an inner peace in this lifetime
2007-01-28 09:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, the spirit behind much of religion would be gone. Though if people were to live forever the spirit behind life would be gone too. Life has no meaning if it doesn't end. Personally even if immortality were an option to me, I would choose a finite existence. However, I don't think religion would lose all import. Much, if not most, of religion is dedicated to bettering the world around us, so even if we were to never meet our maker, those tenets and philosophies would still be in effect. Furthermore, even if death would not occur by "natural" means, accidents can still always happen so it would be difficult to imagine an existence where it is impossible to die.
2007-01-28 09:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Michael J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people lived long enough, they would eventually come to conclusion that religion was fallacious and unproductive. The only reason older people turn to religion now is that it is a source of comfort. Without death, comfort wouldn't be necessary.
Holy Science!
2007-01-28 09:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by aparadoxsimple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, before Adam and Eve sinned, there was no death (human death, that is). But there was still religion. They practiced religion. Religion is simply a form of worship. They worshiped God.
Hannah J Paul
2007-01-28 09:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would leave my religion the same as it is now. I don't believe in God as a way to be "saved". If this life gives people more time (or forever) to learn, grow and help their fellow man that's a good thing.
2007-01-28 09:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't happen, its a spiritual issue. Physical death is a symptom of a spiritual condition. That condition can only be fixed by God.
2Ti 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
2007-01-28 09:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by revulayshun 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like more dribble from the scientific community.
The answer is, I do not embrase religion as fire insurance.
I would still want to know what my creator wanted of me if I thought I would never die.
grace2u
2007-01-28 09:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, but there would certainly be a larger demand for asylums.
2007-01-28 09:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If If if...we have a saying in our country that if your aunt would have a penis, she would be your uncle.
I do not even like the word religion. I do not follow any. I follow Jesus.
2007-01-28 09:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
as problematic as life is these days we'd probably need it more!
2007-01-28 09:42:03 · answer #10 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋