2007-03-22 01:19:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is brainwashing performed on oneself. smile..Beliefs are thoughts that are continued over and over again until they become entrenched and difficult to let go of.
Religion is a form of mass control. Many enjoy relinquishing control and personal responsibility to those in power.
Donna
2007-03-22 01:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Donna D 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hello, Man who sold the world:
I used to think so; in fact, I was self-confident and proud of my capabilities and achievements. I stereotyped religious people into weaselly-minded introverts who needed a God to help them through this complex society.
However, I challenged God that if He was there, to prove His existence to me and direct my studies.
Initially He directed me to His Word--I read 10 different translations--then into history. Yes, religions have devastated the world, but it was predicted in advance.
Take Mohammedanism, for example, there is a site: The Rise, Decline and Death of Islam in Bible Prophecy -- It explains why we are assaulted: www.revelado.org/islam.htm
Then Jesus warned about the Abomination of Desolation. Yes, they killed more people in the name of God than Islamists. That power was identified in the Bible, too. See for yourself when you unlock the code in the only part of the Bible that says you can not understand it until the "end-of-the-days" at: www.revelado.org/revealed.htm
Also, do not sell the world too cheap. It will ultimately be renewed when God re-creates Eden on this planet--also described at that site.
Blessings, and keep searching, One-Way
2007-03-22 08:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is about the dumbest statement I have heard in a long time. I became a Christian after realizing I believed the Bible is true. My parents were still alive and we had a good relationship so I had no need of more parental figures or guidance. If you knew me you would not find me insecure, or withdrawn. People believe in God because they believe there is a God. People like me believed in evolution till I looked close at it and found that it requires a bigger leap of faith than believing in a God does.
2007-03-22 08:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by mark g 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. They divide the people.People fight over something no one ever saw or met-- GOD on the name of religion.Its OK if you use the name God to get confidence but today religions are just another reason for arguing with other people.
2007-03-22 08:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by changing dreams to realities 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About as much as attacking religion is a behavioral disorder brought on by a lack of parental care. Both concepts are stereotypical concepts that have no positive applications in real life. Peace
2007-03-22 08:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
My God chose me i didn't chose him he called me, the Bible says he has a called people a chosen generation. You will know if he ever calls you then you won't laugh then will you acept or decline the decission is up to you.
2007-03-22 08:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by Fisherofmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gift of life came with instructions..........we need to be reminded of how to live so that we could get the best out of our life now and forever.
2007-03-22 08:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by papa G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No....
I became a Christian when I realized that I was a sinner in need of a Savior.
2007-03-22 08:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It saves them having to think for themselves.
2007-03-22 08:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Often.
2007-03-22 08:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋