Examples of modern day miracles like the Mary statue that cries blood, stigmata, voodoo curses, the Indian statue that is constantly feed milk and never gets full. . . . those kind of "miracles". What role do they play in today's religion?
2007-02-23 19:23:29 · 5 answers · asked by Rusty Pants 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Miracles are useful for some to begin to believe, but anyone with knowledge need not "signs and wonders". If fact they often lead people to dwell on the wrong aspect of the purpose of religion, which is first and foremost to help each become as they would be best be served by being.
Miracles may cause those recipients to become accustomed toward neglect of being bounteous to others, lacking in self-sustenance in favor of rewards of dependence. If it causes gratitude, self-possession, and generosity, they are useful.
All humans are devoid of self creation, so are dependents, but gratitude and generosity help one be self-possessed which is one attribute of perfection.
2007-02-23 20:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Gravitar or not... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion has nothing to do with miracles.
Miracles happen due to Higher spiritual sciences. When one knows it, its no more miracle.
Using miracles for religion is simply fooling people.
2007-02-24 03:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by dd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Miracles don't occur in religion - religion being man's attempt to reach out to God.
2007-02-24 03:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by RealArsenalFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely none. Its all rubbish for the weak of mind. It convinces them in their beliefs, therefore its a miracle. Witness the miracle of me calling it fake crap. ITS FAKE CRAP!!!! AMEN
2007-02-24 03:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost no role at all.
2007-02-24 03:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋