Is religion the one area of human endeavor that ignorance of which can actually increase ones overall level knowledge?
2007-06-29 15:57:18 · 12 answers · asked by Desiree 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course not. There are all different kinds of "intelligence", one of which being knowing how to interact with people.
Knowing the religious beliefs of people can help you to understand them and the way they live their lives. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to agree, but it is especially important in today's world to understand what motivates so many people. After all, we do have to deal with them every day.
2007-06-29 16:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as something similar doesn't replace it. When people fall victim to religion, they stop thinking and expanding their knowledge. Over the course of a life time, this leads to a stunted brain.
2007-06-29 23:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance of any subject is never beneficial. Even ignorance of the difference between right and wrong can not benefit either society or the individual.
2007-06-29 23:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not see it ever be intelligent to ignore the Bible. Christianity is a relationship with God, not a religion. The Bible is instrumental when communicating with God.
2007-06-30 08:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ulrika 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it's a matter of proper perspective . ignorance without a knowledgeable reason is never the way.
2007-06-29 23:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge, no.
But I don't think knowledge of scripture has much to do with spirituality. It only increases one's ego making one feel superior to others without that knowledge.
2007-06-29 23:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by Fourth Line 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends of which religion you speak. Obviously, Islam would tend to give credence to your assertion. However, Christianity counts numerous adherents of high station and IQ.
2007-06-29 23:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by †Lawrence R† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I as an atheist have the belief that if only more people read the bible, there would be more atheists.
or at least people who didn't believe in organized religion.
2007-06-29 23:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Knowledge is not so much a product of the Bible but wisdom is. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. You can keep your knowledge. I will depend on my wisdom.
2007-06-29 23:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ignorance is the antithesis of knowlege therefore NO!
2007-06-29 23:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by Michael B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋