do you think religion was just created so we could try to understand the world?
2007-06-10 12:44:02 · 14 answers · asked by labohemianartist 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think at one time was probably created to explain the world because it was hard to understand so instead of letting a bunch of people develop headaches and burning their brain out they thought it up great story tellers right? but now with all the technology we are better understanding it better. At least thats my belief
2007-06-10 12:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by lilli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont wanna seem uhhh rude..
Jesus:
Think. How was the world made? Well, if you think, then if the "big bang" theroy is correct, how did the comet come to be? The only logical answer is, God. Many athiests will try and want you to follow them, not that I want to offend any one here... But there is logic behind all this.
Bible stories: Just myths?
No! The story about Moses crossing the Red Sea? You may think this is IMPOSSIBLE! IT wasn't. Archeoligists? have found remains of the Pharo's army at the bottom of the sea. Coincidence? I think not.
Religion in general, real or not?
The religion of Christianity, mine, is not false. You need faith. Some people will say fath is just a way of leading to peace. NO!!! You can go to all of the different religious leader's tombs and find a body. You can go to Jesus' tomb, and there will not be any body there. The thing on the news about finding Jesus tomb may be true, but, there was alot of people back then named Jesus. So... You may think I'm a strong Christian, but I am still growing in my faith with God. He is loving, kind, and yes. He did die for us. If you will just say this prayer when you are ready to trust Him, It will change your life if you let it.
Dear Lord, I am sorry for ALL of my sins, and I want you to come into my heart and life, and cleanse me of this. I know you died for me, and I am sooo grateful to you!
Amen
This may help if you read the bible. I suggest getting the One Year Bible at the store and reading it.
2007-06-10 13:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Awsome tomboy 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Religions are all stories, created for people who were scared long before we understood the universe. Now we have no more reason for these superstitions.
How terrible the bible in particular is:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/
http://www.evilbible.com/
What's the origin of the Jesus stories?
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jcpa5.htm
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen048.html
http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/jesus.html
How silly and horrible religion in general is:
http://godisimaginary.com/
http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
The alternative:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/
http://www.infidels.org/
http://www.positiveatheism.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_humanism
2007-06-10 12:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by eldad9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Where ignorance is rife, a little `magic` makes Kings of liars.
2007-06-10 12:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i think religion was created to explain some things and to instill fear and keep people in line
2007-06-10 12:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was invented to quell fears about dying and to explain everything they didn't understand.
2007-06-10 12:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is only one true religion in this world and you came to this world so that you could be tested to see if you knew the right
2007-06-10 12:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by ◊ ◊YOu MAke Me SMiLe◊ ◊ 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes.
2007-06-10 12:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by Wings 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say yes. That was its original purpose. It grew from there.
2007-06-10 12:52:07 · answer #9 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That and to control the masses through fear and intimidation.
2007-06-10 12:50:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋