Is this why there are so many different religions?
And don't religions constantly use repetition to reinforce?
2007-08-16 05:28:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sutter Cane
1.1 billion people can't be wrong?
What about the other 5 or 6 billion?
2007-08-16 05:45:18 · update #1
and that's how we got Christianity. Thank you, thank you very much
2007-08-16 05:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by nanny411 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lie repeated often can sometimes be believed - however, it never becomes the truth.
Yes, there are some religions that use repetition as a means to reinforce - repetitive prayers, chanting, mantras, etc. We as a society use repetition to reinforce - take a look at school children - they are drilled over and over again on their multiplication tables or the alphabet.
No, repetitive lies are not the reason for so many religions. The reason for so many religions is man's attempt to reach God.
Here's a thought for you - all religions in the world are man's attempt to reach God, godhood, Nirvana, etc., through good works - being good enough to be allowed into heaven, bliss, etc. All except Christianity which is God reaching down to humanity and offering a free gift. Interesting?
2007-08-16 12:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say, yes, look at religion. But it goes for many other things too. You convince someone of something for long enough and they will believe it, along with everyone else when they hear the gossip.
And you know how gossip spreads. If i was to spread the rumour that i'd won the lottery it'd spread like wild fire and just about everyone's attitude towards me would change.
2007-08-16 14:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lie can always be believed. only a lot of the time its only believed because its seen as the easier option. a lie will never become the truth no matter how many people believe it x
2007-08-16 15:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Dr. Joseph Geobbles, Hitler's minister of propoganda coined that phrase. I think he had national socialism and political systems in mind and was dealing with material facts; not theology and metaphysics which is harder to get a grip on.
Michael
2007-08-16 12:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by Michael Kelly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a million people say a stupid thing it is STILL a stupid thing.
But great truths are WORTH repeating. I never tire of telling how Y'Shua liberated me...and that was over 45 years ago!!
2007-08-16 15:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age the truth is a lie and lies the truth
Oh the life in the womb is not a person
Homosexual sex is perfectly fine
Euthanasia is merciful
and so on
2007-08-16 12:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually I had a supernatural experience you know nothing about my life or about other peoples lives.
It was Marilyn manson who said that and you are repeating his words--- does that make you a liar?
2007-08-16 15:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by Zinc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strength in numbers innit.
2007-08-16 12:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by indie9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a friend who lied so much she believed herself so yeah. But its only true to them.
2007-08-16 12:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion is a 2000yrs old lie
2007-08-16 15:56:42 · answer #11 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋