The Earth has many Religions, why do we kill each other over it. Are we mad.?

Answer 1

The human race desires power. Naturally, and there isn't much that can be done to stop it.

Answer 2

if you look through history, it is mainly white people that are responsible for most of violence. That maybe was not what you wanted to hear but it is a fact..... saying that, that doesn't mean that white people are mad.

You can always find categories to put people in and then point the finger, this makes it easier for us to blame someone and feel less guilt.

Me personally, I only blame people for things they have actually done or acts they actually support. For example, I don't blame all Muslims for the terrorists act of 7/7. I only blame the ones that did it and the ones that support it (whatever that figure maybe).

Same with Christians, I don't blame Christians for the crusades, only the ones that did and the ones that support it. That makes sense.

Also, people always mention Buddhism as a peaceful religion but forget that japan is a Buddhist country that has been in many wars. It doesn't mean anything cause it's not the religion but the people.

Answer 3

I think the problem arises with religions that think that they are the only way to God. Given that assumption, there's a real incentive to try to convert people, or look upon those who don't believe as you do as somehow less worthy, or even worthy of destruction.

Part of the problem is also the human tendency, probably due to our evolution from apes that lived in relatively small groups, to think in terms of "us or them" -- and "them" is usually "the enemy".

A third thing to consider is the fact that in any group -- political, religious, or what-have-you -- it's the most vocal and/or violent portion that gets most of the press, and the generally peaceful members are often the quietest.

Some religions have a pretty good track record when it comes to nonviolence. Buddhism comes immediately to mind, as does Hinduism.

That doesn't really answer your question, but maybe it provides some food for thought.

Answer 4

I'm Christian and I don't want to kill anybody not Muslims or Jews or Buddhist or even the poor atheist (which I find amusing that they flood this site so much since they don't believe in religion or spirituality).
A friend of mine asked me why I thought they still fought in the Middle East and in Ireland and I said it was simple really.

You steal my car and my insurance will buy me a new one.

You kick my dog and I'll laugh when he bites you.

You cheat with my wife and I'll divorce her and marry someone younger and prettier.

You kill my kid and I will hate you with every breath. I will hunt you and your family and your friends and friends of your friends. I'll kill and burn and kill some more. Till all I have left is killing and hatred.

That's the attitude they have. Somebody blew up a school bus or a market and someone's baby was killed and they won't stop.

They just won't stop.

Remove those with that kind hatred, and stop the killing of innocent bystanders and you'll have a start.

Answer 5

So far I haven't killed a Muslim, Buddhist or any other religious people who believe differently, nor do I have a desire to do so.

On the other hand there are Muslims who do kill for that reason and those of the Hindi faith and there are others.

But in this day and age the only time I heard a (claimed) Christian killing others is mainly in self defense. There are always a few wild cards with a few screws loose who may have killed in the name of religion, but I assume you are talking in general.

Answer 6

religions often have that convert factor where its either through violence or sincerity, sometimes both but our books say revelations and things to come (people think the end of the world is now to come) or a sign of the times. Religion like buddhism has no use to force, its self enlightenment. However the major religions have big differences but one thing in common and those things divide us apart to the point where we no longer look at each other as human beings but the enemy.

Answer 7

Well, alot of times things to be acquired, like land, oil, political gain, etc. are fought under the guise of religion. People have lots of agendas.
When a real war starts over religion, then you will see real passion - and a whole lotta bloodshed, because people who feel they are being oppressed away from their God are gonna fight to the death. Why? Because what is it to someone who believes in God, to be taken out of the flesh? They know their life continues in the spirit, so naturally they will fight for their God, and fight like I said, with real passion.

Answer 8

I completely agree with you Tony. Religion seems to be very much a part of it when it comes to conflict and war... i say we spend one day of the week forgetting about our beliefs, and spend some time with someone of a different race, religion, age, background, etc... make people open their eyes!! Too many people are closed-minded.

Answer 9

I am mad at religious people that kill Americans, especially when the number exceeds 3000.

Answer 10

Religion is at the heart of who people are. They kill people usually because of a misunderstanding of their religion. And a lot of times the killing seems to appear to be religious but there are other issues at stake.

Answer 11

It's madness. The worst is when two groups who have "love your enemies" and "turn the other cheek" in common manage to justify killing. Senseless.