2007-08-20 04:41:54 · 19 answers · asked by arry2002uk 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I see religion only ever denying people rights and freedoms -- never increasing them.
2007-08-20 04:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Both. It is a means of control and it provides freedom as long as you live within the boundaries of the religion. :)
2007-08-20 04:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Energybeing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some use the church to control them from their bad habits or sinning, but the real freedom is knowing Jesus Christ and doing his will.
2007-08-20 04:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion actually helps. I mean honestly think about it. What the hell would this world be like if it wasn't for religion and morals.
It would be much worse than it is now. Religion has always helped me in a way. Nobody would have any faith or anything to look forward to just life and death and that's it forever.
The world would be a terrible place, even worse than it is now.
2007-08-20 05:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
From Merriam Webster
Main Entry: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back.
The origin of the word means to restrain or tie back. The very opposite of freedom.
2007-08-20 05:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Robin W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible says the truth will set you free. This includes freedom from power hungry churches
2007-08-20 04:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by pestie58 the spider hunter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is about self development, which of course includes self discipline. Not much appeal for the many who these days regard self indulgence as paramount and whose idea of beauty is the latest mobile phone, is there?
2007-08-20 04:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by fred35 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
means of control
2007-08-20 05:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
control
2007-08-20 04:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by gillm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is control
2007-08-20 05:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For me it's freedom and the most awesome thing that ever happened to me.
2007-08-20 04:49:29 · answer #11 · answered by Stefan C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋