Everyone who has a computer now has the largest world library right in their own home--Now we know Jesus wasn't the first man/god to be born of a virgin--or the first to be called Savior of the world-or light of the world--or to be crucified & raised from the dead 3 days later--now we also learn that Moses stole the Kenites Storm God Yahweh.Surely all this information will lessen the dogmatic tenets of the religions???
http://www.godweb.org/fosdickguide.htm
http://www.geocities.com/inquisitive79/godmen.html
2007-07-23 15:00:12 · 14 answers · asked by huffyb 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The printing press did the initial damage; the internet will finish the job.
2007-07-23 15:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If it were just those things, then I'd think that you might have a point. But it simply isn't the only thing, the literature, and the belief system. There is one thing those that do not believe in the Christian God cannot explain, and can only deny without proof. And that is God's Spirit.
Yes, the internet changes a lot of things. And I'm sure there will be more to follow, but ignorance about the Spirit of God will still be the main reason why many do not believe.
Why doesn't God show everybody this Spirit who is promised by Jesus, the prophets, and the Apostles? Because He doesn't want everybody.
And so I didn't write this for you, or for points, but for those who are on the verge of believing.
Nothing personal.
2007-07-23 15:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The internet is profoundly egalitarian, which is the antithesis of most, but not all, organized religions. Authoritarians exist in every realm, including religion, and they rely on controlling both the thoughts and behaviors of their targeted flocks. Those types of leaders hate the free flow of competitive ideas, so those religions that are most heirarchical and dogmatic will, of necessity, be challenged by the egalitarian internet.
Cheers. Ward
2007-07-23 15:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ward 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One could only hope that was the case. The wealth of information and divergent opinion at ones fingertips will, I would hope, at least make people think more about their beliefs. As we see here daily, however, some believers can't be bothered to look beyond what the Bible and their pastors tell them.
2007-07-23 15:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who knows. What a person truly believes is very powerful. Sometimes faith over powers logic. Hopefully, the internet will shed light on the many inconsistencies that organized religion holds. Overall, I would say that the internet will just cause more dispute.
2007-07-23 15:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by gonecrazybacksooninky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope that the Internet helps destroy organized religion. Religion has not truly benefited society despite what followers claim.
The Crusades
Salem Witch Trials
Camp Jesus
Religious terrorists
and many more....
Perfect examples of how religion "benefited society" if you will
2007-07-23 15:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
in theory, increased quality and availability of knowledge should reduce superstition. in the long run. in theory.
I'm sure plenty of people will still find a way to remain stuborn and uninformed.
2007-07-23 15:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by hot.turkey 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope it will entice more people to read the various books of the Bible in their original languages.
You'd realize how bad at Hebrew Matthew is.
2007-07-23 15:03:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Moses Stole what ?
2007-07-23 15:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by s b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JESUS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS, HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT IS GOING TO SAVE ANYBODYS SOUL IN THE END. WHO CARES WHERE THE OTHER gods CAME FROM. ARE THEY GOING TO SAVE YOUR SOUL?
2007-07-23 15:10:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ann 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋