2007-10-10 03:58:31 · 12 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion contains threats of violence.Christianity especially is based on instilling fear
2007-10-10 04:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by darwinsfriend AM 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'd say threats of violence are simpler, and also useful if you're in a hurry and the person you want to control isn't religious.
Religion is probably more effective though, especially if you have time to indoctrinate a generation from childhood. Religion also makes it easier to control large groups. If a group is aware that you couldn't reasonably control them with force then threats become much less useful.
2007-10-10 04:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the only way to control someone is if you have a gun, or a knife.
God doens't control us, or anyone else. As Christians, we have free will and CHOOSE to believe in Him and worship Him. It's sad that you choose not to.
2007-10-10 04:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by kaz716 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threats of violence are nothing when compared to threats of pain when you die.
That's how religion has been controlling people for thousands of years...
"Believe my way or when you die, you'll suffer the consequences of your disbelief".
See how that works???
2007-10-10 04:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by Adam G 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Religion is the best way, because it includes threats of violence.
2007-10-10 04:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some people do both and actually call themselves Christian in the process. So I guess both used together is the best way. It seems to work for many fundamentalists.
2007-10-10 04:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Acorn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
None of the above
2007-10-10 04:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
neither...it is common courtesy and manners...the same things everyone learned as a child...share, be kind, play nice or stand in the corner....
2007-10-10 04:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by coffee_pot12 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Common sense....
2007-10-10 04:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by Doll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Threats of violence.
2007-10-10 04:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by libaki 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋