and is this why so called "religious" people are rebellious and retaliating in in today's world?
2007-07-17 16:42:32 · 15 answers · asked by mike 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. That is what atheism is for.
2007-07-17 16:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by †Lawrence R† 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Religion is what you make of it..you can be a religious drunk. There are untold numbers of religions in the world and some are created to rule the followers or "keep them stupid". Religion is a far cry from Christianity though. God promises us wisdom and freedom by giving ourselves to Jesus and you don't have to have a named religion to do so. A lot of people are going to be very surprised where they wind up after this life is over..especially those that believe they will get a flock of virgins for blowing them selves and others up. Can you imagine? BOOM! Oh my gosh! Somebody help me..this is all wrong.
2007-07-18 00:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by jbertrope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO religion was created to explain the world to scared people huddled in caves or up trees against the terror of the unknown.
It is sustained by people who make money and gain power from it. As long as the universe can not be explained on a level a 5 year old can grasp, Religion will be with us.
2007-07-17 23:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by hairypotto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a crutch for those that oppose religion, in other words no.
Its a stupid idea, cause that would mean millions are stupid, and that just isnt so.
And what is meant by stupid, IQ or idea?
Jesus says follow me, and have faith. Thats a conversation with your heart and God.
2007-07-17 23:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many skeptics think that Christianity is for people who do not want to think. Christians are often characterized as people who believe whatever they are told by the church. Faith is thought of as something that one believes blindly - with no supporting evidence. However, this viewpoint does not represent biblical Christianity. In contrast, to what many skeptics believe, the Bible challenges its readers to test it and come to a reasonable conclusion. There are some sects of Christians who believe blindly, and certain cults teach that truth can be known through prayer. These ideas are heretical to biblical Christianity and often lead to deception, making such individuals susceptible to conversion by the cults.
The Bible encourages people to use their minds. In fact, the Bible says that God created humans and endowed them with a mind so that they would use it.
The Bible says that God and Jesus Christ will test the minds (as well as the hearts) of people. One of the most important prophecies to Christianity, the prophecy of the New Covenant, fulfilled in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, describes the changes God does in both the heart and the mind of those who are transformed. The Bible says that those who do not believe do so, in part, because of deception in their minds. This deception leads to hostility to God and defiling of their minds and consciences. The mind is also very important in the life of a Christian. The Christian is encouraged to set his "mind on the things above." We are also encouraged to direct our "mind to know, to investigate, and to seek wisdom and an explanation." Christians should use their minds in all aspects of life and "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." We are to use our minds to experience the reality of the Holy Spirit in order to experience His peace. This peace of God, "which surpasses all comprehension" guards both our hearts and our minds. Even the act of worship (both prayer and singing) should involve both the spirit and the mind.
Biblical faith is based upon knowledge and sound doctrine
2007-07-17 23:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it was originally intended to enlighten in a dark world.
2007-07-17 23:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe religion was created to give answers to difficult questions.
Although, to me the answers seem utterly ridiculous by today's standards, I am sure at the time, it was given, it made sense.
2007-07-17 23:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Sapere Aude 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to be literate to read anything about religion. Religion fosters literacy, so no.
2007-07-17 23:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, religion was created to keep people stupid. Stupid people were easier to rule over back in ancient times.
2007-07-17 23:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Napolean certainly thought so.
2007-07-17 23:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by RIFF 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Atheist" agendas have killed over 100 million people in in the last hundred years. You tell me mikey.
2007-07-17 23:48:57 · answer #11 · answered by F'sho 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋