To non-christians, non-muslims, non-buddhists, etc:?

Question

basically those who dont attach themselves to any religion: is it just Christianity you think is foolish to believe in or is it all religions (Islam, Buddhism, Hindu, etc)?

a simple yes or no will be fine.

i'm not at all trying to be argumentative i'm just curious

thanks for the clarification on Buddhism...i didnt know that :-)

Answer 1

I don't necessarily think that believing in religion is foolish. I just don't happen to believe myself. That goes for all the religions; I don't think that Hinduism is more true than Christianity, for example.

Answer 2

Religions are not foolish, people are foolish. Religion is just a word- glossed as "to bind again". Religion originated from a basic human need to understand the world around them. I believe, when humans were new, that we all had an innate, tangible connection to everything- it was necessary for survival- we lived this connection. Every day we lived in a perpetual state of relativity- we didn't need to understand the sun to know that life depended on it. Religion developed as a social construct to preserve, or possibly even intensify this connection. As humans learned to question this connection they learned that others could be controlled, and religion developed into a method of social control. Control= power, and religion became a source of power and oppression. People have made religion what it is, by growing further and further from the connection, to the point where most of us don't even realize that we are seeking it at all.
It doesn't matter if you believe in Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, atheism, money, power, sex, or anything else- we are all doing the same thing- seeking connection. Relgion is not a delusion, science and technology is not a delusion; they are both illusions.

Answer 3

It's believing in god with no evidence to support the notion that I feel is foolish. Buddhists by the way do not believe in a god or any other deity so they are not known as a religion but a phylosophy. So I do not think that the beliefs of Buddhism are at all foolish. Indeed they are not unlike my beliefs in humanism. Which is, if you are interested:...........

a philosophy of life inspired by humanity and guided by reason. It provides the basis for a fulfilling and ethical life without religion.

Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values.
Humanists see no convincing evidence for gods, the supernatural, or life after death.
Humanists believe that moral values are properly founded on human empathy and scientific understanding.
Humanists believe we must live this life on the basis that it is the only life we'll have -- that, therefore, we must make the most of it for ourselves, each other, and our world.
Humanist philosophies have arisen separately in many different cultures over many thousands of years. Whether or not they use the term humanism, tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people around the world agree with the humanist philosophy of living a happy and productive life based on reason and compassion.

Answer 4

Religion is not foolish. It serves a good role in society. For many, religion provides an immense amount of satisfaction and worth.

I have a small problem with exclusionary religions. For example, non-Christians going to Hell, and Hindus are born such and cannot be converted.

I don't think religion is truth (I also don't think religion is evil). I also feel I can be a good person without being told how to achieve that end.

Answer 5

Yes. I mean no. (See the issue with telling people how to respond? How can I respond to a question that asks me if I dislike Christianity only, or all religions, with a yes or no response??)

ALL REligion pretty much is foolish to me. Buddhism is a philosophy.

Answer 6

Some religions are more foolish than others. Like was stated, Buddhism is a philosophy/religion. I have much respect for the followers.

Answer 7

Eh, it's not the religions themselves, per se, that I have a problem with. It's the fanatical followers who claim that theirs is the only true path. That's when you lose me. I can't say that I hate religion in general. After all, I am Wiccan. That is a religion. (More of a way of life, I'd say... but i digress...) Anywho, the point is, I don't go around preaching my gospel like some ranting lunatic.

Mankind has needed to somehow explain the phenomena that they cannot understand. They do this through religion. Fine by me. But don't expect others to do the same...

Answer 8

I disfavor any path that ranks dogma above all, but I can still respect its practitioners; I just think they are missing out on true spirituality.

I disagree with any who claim their path is the only "true" or "correct" one. I would consider this to be a bit foolish.

I take serious issue with those who give themselves permission to inflict their ways upon the rest of us.

I dislike the was some lump the negative aspects of dogma and organized religion upon all religions and paths, but I do understand their distaste and misunderstanding.

Answer 9

IT's not really a yes or no thing for me. I doubt it would be for most people.

All religion is foolish, but some are less so. Buddist, for example, is more a philosophy than a religion. To me, Islam and Christianity are pretty equal tho.

Answer 10

Correct, buddhism is not a religion, it's a way of life. You are working on centering yourself and tuning yourself into nature which doesn't require the belief of a god.

Otherwise, I don't believe in God or religion.