Question from a believer. -- Religion unites or divides?

Question

I am a strong believer and understand that --some power is there to govern the universe.
However,The beginning of any religion is the result of a breakaway group, taking shape of a new one.

Answer 1

Personally, I think that when man focuses so much on "religion" they have less time for God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible....or for their fellow man. :)

Peace be with you :)

Answer 2

"However,The beginning of any religion is the result of a breakaway group, taking shape of a new one."

I definitely agree with this statement. While religion may unite people with like beliefs, it creates a wider divide between others.

Answer 3

Religions do have the tendency to divide. That can't be helped because religions are man-made. Christianity, in it's true form is not a religion, but a relationship with God, and our relationship with God causes us to unite with others, to love others and not condemn.

Answer 4

Depends on the faith.
If it's one of the revealed religions who consider themselves to be the "one true" religion, they (by definition) that religion would be a divider. In fact, it's very purpose is to divide.
If, however, it is an inclusive religion then it is (again by definition) a religion that would not divide.
Of course, individuals from either may be dividers or uniters.

Answer 5

religion is suppose to unite but most of the religions in the world cause trouble and divide

Answer 6

?????
James 1:27

Any religion (besides believing in Jesus and 100% of the bible is a waste).
Religions do divide (atheists don't unite either).
The first religion was God (started by God).
I'm not sure what you want to ask.

Answer 7

Well......let me answer by asking you this: what did the Inquisition do, unite or divide? The Inquistion is a perfect and classic example of what religion does.

Answer 8

Conflict

Answer 9

Unites:)))

Answer 10

Amen<><