An example of why Religous denominationa sre bad. Do you agree that religion needs to be banned ?

Question

I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said, "Stop! Don't do it!"

"Why shouldn't I?" he said.

I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!"

He said, "Like what?"

I said, "Well...are you religious or atheist?"

He said, "Religious."<

I said, "Me too! Are you Christian or Buddhist?"

He said, "Christian."

I said, "Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"

He said, "Protestant."

I said, "Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?"

He said, "Baptist!"

I said, "Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?"

He said, "Baptist Church of God!"

I said, "Me too! Are you original Baptist Church of God, or are you reformed Baptist Church of God?"

He said, "Reformed Baptist Church of God!"

I said, "Me too! Are you reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?"

He said, "Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!"

I said, "Die, heretic scum!" and pushed him off.

Answer 1

thats funny yes lets ban religion

Answer 2

religion is a part of most peoples lives, and education has nothing to do with it. There are millions of College graduates that believe in God. I personally have friends that are successful lawyers and doctors that are deeply religious.
As for Moomoocow- his statement is absolutely rediculous. I believe in God, my IQ is well above average, I could read better than a thousand words a minute by 7th grade. I am a veteran, have held good management jobs, worked for a sheriffs Dept., as a jailer, now I am a supervisor at a 911 center. I have been shot, stabbed, hit by a car during a fight, and hurt in a parachute accident. I have been in a couple of other countries too. Is that sheltered?

Answer 3

HaHa that did my head in till the end!!!! but you have made a good point...... DONT be a refomed Baptist Church of God reformation of 1915 or you mess with Clever Investor!!!.....

Answer 4

There was a man who tried to ban a religion. His name was Hitler. Until the founding of America there was no distinction between government and religion. In any case, if you tried to ban religion you would end up with a revolution on your hands that would make the French revolution look like a foot-washing fest. If someone came up to me and told me I could not practice religion that would be the last thing that person ever uttered in his pathetic life.

Answer 5

At times, religion has been misused, and wars and conflicts have been carried out in the name of religion—and still are today.

But does that mean all religion is bad, and nothing good has ever come about through the actions of religious people? No, of course not. Think of all the hospitals and educational institutions throughout the world that have been built in the name of Christ. Think too of the major social movements that were sparked by devout believers, such as the antislavery crusade or the movement to end child labor. For centuries Christians have sought to put Jesus' command into action: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:31).

This is why I invite you to look at Jesus Christ and see for yourself what He taught. Yes, at times people have distorted His teachings and misused His name. They have forgotten Jesus' warning to Peter: "Put your sword back in its place ... for all who draw the sword will die by the sword" (Matthew 26:52).

But when you look at Christ as He is found in the pages of the New Testament, you will realize that He was unlike anyone else who ever lived. The reason is because He was God in human flesh, sent from heaven to deliver us from our sins. Don't let anything keep you from Christ, for only He can give us hope for the future.

Answer 6

the soviet union and china both tried to ban religion when they were comunist countries. It didn't work. People worshiped what they wanted, just in private. In fact, many of the followers became MORE devout as they had to find secretive ways to worship their religion. The more you try to ban something, the more people want to do it (ie: drugs, sex, etc).

There is no way to "get rid" of religion save waiting for it to die. Forcing the issue gets it put on life support.

Answer 7

Banning them just forces them underground.

We'd have modern day Al Capones peddling religion then.
(or is that what we already have?)

Education is the best way forward. Education & more education.

Encouraging travel is also important.

I think the problem with many religious people is that they lead such sheltered lives.

Answer 8

It is not the worship of God that is destructive it is the organizations that profit from such worship. When people form organizations it changes the focus from God to money and/or power. If I get you to believe in my religion then I will also get your financial support and supplication.

Answer 9

I do agree that religion is harmful, but you won't get rid of it by banning it. The only way to get rid of religion is through education. Religion is superstition and superstition can only be countered by educating people.

BTW, that is one of my favorite Emo Philips routines.

Answer 10

No I don't the mental health hospitals would be over run if it were.