Superstition?
2007-09-03 23:35:18 · 17 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Or at least make an honest effort?
Plato's parable of the underground den..
2007-09-03 23:35:49 · update #1
IN fairness Plato credits the parable of the underground den to Socrates, who didn't write much more than a shopping list or two in his day.
2007-09-03 23:44:40 · update #2
TO me, Plato's Parable of the underground den is a treatise on the obligation of those who "See the light of reason" to share that reason with others,I have read it hundreds of times, Literally. Woulnd't it be just like the social disruptor who was on trial for atheism to call upon the God's in open court to prove his innocence? That's an affirmative defense of there ever was one...
2007-09-04 00:51:00 · update #3
if you are a follower of that pedophile plato, i couldna care less what you think, because your intelligence is on par with pig dung.
2007-09-03 23:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Religion is not evil.
Without religion we cannot fully understand and say that this is love.
Our parents always tells us to respect, to love, to give, to share, etc… from to whom did they get that?? -- From there great, great.......grandparents who have heard the truth about God and about Jesus.
Even some people, who are atheist, are still following the Bible (in disguise).
Some people view religion as a great evil because of these events:
Brutal rituals, 9/11 attacks and terrorism, evil cults and etc...
...these are negative things... but why do some or most people seek and look more on the negative side than the positive??
the bible speaks of us to embrace the good and to avoid every evil because it can manipulate our minds and hearts.
A true atheist is a person who doesn't follow the words of the bible( esp about love, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, generosity, faith, hope, the 10 commandments, God and other teachings).
2007-09-04 07:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by Enrico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The unexamined life is not worth living" -- Socrates
Are you saying that RELIGION is the great evil or that RELIGIOUS HYPOCRISY is the great evil? It is interesting to know that in Plato's "Apology" which recounts the trial of Socrates on the charges of *gasp* ATHEISM and "subversive teachings" before the men of Athens, that Socrates himself calls upon the Gods on numerous occasions to defend his position which was actually that of a seeker of truth. He speaks of a pronouncement by the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, as well as the promptings of his personal Agathos Daimon (Good Spirit) which often warned hom about pending mis-steps
You'll have to do better than that Mr. Pig..... There are those of us on here who are religious Hellenic Pagans. The Dialoges of Plato are considered "must-reads" for many of us....
2007-09-04 07:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can change society but this wont change the heart of a nation:
In soviet Russia they tried to abolish Christianity but in the end faith in Christ outlived Communism; when the wall came down the underground churches resurfaced.
Do you know that the soviet state even introduced state appointed Atheist Priests to conduct weddings because much to their horror people wanted to get married before something greater than themselves; the state was void of meaning and couldn't fill the gap left by faith.
You've created a void in your midst that can only be filled by Christ.
2007-09-04 07:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend why you considered religion evil. If for instance, you considered religion evil because it was dogmatic and evangelistic, then this would not apply to superstition.
On the other hand, if you considered religion evil because you believe it to be factually incorrect, then the trick would be to try to convince the other person that they are in error. Good luck, you'll need it.
Finally, don't you consider it a paradox that lack of religion is often in itself (ie atheism, agnosticism) a religion?
2007-09-04 06:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by userafw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion in itself is not a great evil, it could be better described as an intricate hoax.
and the connotation of the word "obligation" reminds me of a holy crusade, which usually ends up with a lot of dead bodies, and that makes you follow in the footsteps of religious zealots, so a milder and more patient approach is much preferred
2007-09-04 06:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The question should be, considering you deny the creator who gave you life, set the universe in motion, controls the breath you take, and by the way made the laws, who's morals would you advocate?
2007-09-04 07:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Telling the truth and protecting it from liars is one of the greatest moral obligations.
I've seen a few R&S users go from anxious and reluctant agnosticism or paganism, to relaxed and optimistic atheism. It's a small step in philosophical terms, but rather larger in emotional terms, and I can only admire their courage in taking it.
As for full-on believers who've survived the deconversion trip (we've got a number of 'em here), my heart goes out to them. Theists make pious mumbles about the nobility of suffering -- but they have no clue.
2007-09-04 06:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Who would be your moral obligation to? To others? But obligation implies an authority. What authority do others have over you?
Your use of the word obligation actually infers a God who can demand your behavior.
2007-09-04 06:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Based on the questions you have answered, I would conclude you are obsessed with religion, being the greatest majority you answer are about religion. If it is so evil, there are other boards on ya/answers you may enjoy visiting.
Have a wonderful day!!!!
2007-09-04 06:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by michelle 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The Greek philosophers would ask, "where is the virtue?" is it virtuous to destroy a person's source of hope? is it virtuous to remove the support the person finds through the belief in a God, who is powerful and is concerned with their well-being? Is it virtuous to remove a person's inspiration to do better on his life?
2007-09-04 06:43:12 · answer #11 · answered by sugarbabe 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋