individuals up to their faith ??
2007-05-25 05:46:14 · 12 answers · asked by Weird.Beryl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please tell me your you say yes/no ... Thank you !
2007-05-25 05:52:37 · update #1
Sorry ! I meant please tell me why you agree or don't !
2007-05-25 05:53:36 · update #2
its both and its to respect the Lord our Holy creator
2007-05-25 05:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It certainly seems that way especially in the past during the witch burnings and crusades and what not. It seemed as though every time there was a rebellion (and there were a lot) the rules for "following God" became even more strict after. I think that Christianity started off as a religion like any other and is a great one (even though I don't follow it). I think what caused all the problems wasn't the religion but a few people in power who followed the religion, who became corrupt and were willing to do anything to gain more power and these people were able to hide their corruption from the rest of the people by claiming it as "God's will" Even though They ended up breaking practically all of the commandments and countless others of "God's rules" in the process.
2007-05-25 05:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by MoonWater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're thinking of religion in terms of the Christian top-down model. That's actually a rarity amongst religions.
The ethics of Judaism and Buddhism are both built up through debate and discussion, trying them out and seeking to understand and improve on them. Social *cohesion* is a factor, getting along with each other is important after all. But both religions (and many others, these are the two I know most about after Christianity) have plenty of room for disagreement.
2007-05-25 06:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the application, really. If religious precepts are used by a head of state to impose social order and/or form the basis of the nation's judiciary, then yes it is a form of social control. If religious precepts are used by clergy or by individual believers as a model for living, then no it is not a form of social control.
2007-05-25 05:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by nardhelain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion, traditionally among philosophers, I think, is the virtue of giving to the Supreme Being what is His due. Generally, that would mean living one's life according to His Will, individuals living according to His standard. In the process, if all were to believe the same way, society would be built on individuals living "rightly." No social control here; just people giving to God what they believe He expects.
2007-05-25 05:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sebastian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ethical demans of religion are to guide persons into a behavior that is consistent with a close relationship with God. How can you having a loving relationship with God wif you are continually doing something that is contrary to the nature of God?
I consider myself a person who is accepting of all persons and show love to all ersons. I would not be able to have a lasting relationship with someone who is very prejudiced and bigoted.
2007-05-25 05:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boundaries are needed in every society.
It has been man, not God that has taken the Commandments and made their own plethora of 'laws'.
2007-05-25 05:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by watcherd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other Way Around whether you are 'Religious' or not !!!
'Ethical' (Truth) apllied to Eveybody (regarless of one belief)
Cheers
2007-05-25 05:55:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They certainly have been used that way in the past when there was no separation of church and state.
2007-05-25 05:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by robert2020 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you've absolutely hit the nail on the head.
2007-05-25 05:49:08 · answer #10 · answered by Bipolar Bear 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋