2007-07-03 07:53:31 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
good question. leaving is faster and easier but ultimately staying and trying to change it is better
2007-07-03 07:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My biggest problem with organized religion is that eventually it becomes more about the organization than about the religion.
If you can find sufficient cause to believe that your religious organization is acting in a manner contrary to the tenets of your religion (especially documented ones), then I think you have at least some obligation to point this out. And if they choose not to listen, well, I believe pretty strongly that it's possible to have an individual relationship with Deity, so one could still possess the faith even without being part of the organization.
If the religion suppresses women's rights, but that suppression is completely in line with the tenets of the religion, then there is nothing you can do to change that, and in fact you are the one possessing a lesser degree of faith in that religion because you disagree with those points. In such a case, you are probably better off leaving. Fortunately, many religions have enough key elements in common that it should not be too difficult to find a new source of spiritual nourishment.
2007-07-03 08:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Katie S 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That depends on whether they believe their faith is something that is true independent of them. For those who believe that their faith and it's doctrine represent a teaching that is from "God", then they aren't likely to be eager to change or violate what God has said.
If they their "faith" represents a more subjective belief and isn't based on the will of "God", but is somewhat self-defined, then they should certainly do what they can to improve such circumstances.
The overall point is that in one instance they certainly feel they don't have the right to override what God has already said, and in the other they would have the right.
2007-07-03 08:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by sickblade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All forms of faith are for the mentally retarded. Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Scientology, Buddhism, Judaism, Jedi (for the tards that think movies are real) and even the "liberally accepted" alternatives of Paganism and Wicca. Liberalism also qualifies as a faith from the behavior I have noticed from its followers.
Atheism is the only true choice. Period.
2007-07-03 08:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay in the faith but try to find people who agree with them. In most faiths the faithful are so diverse there will be somewhere for you to fit in. To try to change an established church as a lone voice is only going to upset everyone in that church and make you unhappy too.
2007-07-03 08:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most faith is based on rigid doctrine's, it could be very difficult to change. And why believe in something if you honestly believes it holds you back as an individual?
We're only here once! Why allow others to suppress you?
2007-07-03 07:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Christine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U say "Faith", which is UR Attribute, NOT from a "Religious System", So...I'll presume U mean Ur "Religion" is "Oppressive"??? That doesn't Surprise me one Bit!!! Religion is a "Tool of the Devil" & Always has been!!! Until U have a "Personal Relationship" gained through "Accepting Christ", U WILL ALWAYS BE IN BONDAGE!!! Christ NEVER ESTABLISHED ANY RELIGION AT ANY TIME!!! Follow His Example!!! John
2007-07-03 08:05:23 · answer #7 · answered by moosemose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Change. My friends did. Italy is the breeding ground of Roman Catholic fanaticism.....yet women have rebelled for the past 20 years and continue to do so. (for example)
Organized religion is the leading cause of displeasure in the world. (I sugar -coated that)
Forza Donne !
2007-07-03 08:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a woman feels suppressed in any way she should change her situation.
2007-07-03 11:23:58 · answer #9 · answered by Cat D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and you have your priorities promptly. those machines at the instant are too complicated for me. i'll function paper, yet while they're broken or jammed I returned away slowly and faux I never observed something. this is like witnessing a mob hit.
2016-11-08 01:48:52 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Catholic Church (and Herr Ratzinger) told me I was "intrinsically evil," just for being exactly as God made me, that was the last straw.
There's only so much change you can do working from within, I found. Peaceful protest only goes so far.
2007-07-03 07:59:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋