and to actively seek knowledge. Why is it that some faiths seem to actively discourage this?
An example would be believers in divine creation refusing to study the theory of evolution, is this in case it is right, and they really don't want to know?
2007-10-21 20:45:46 · 27 answers · asked by Diane 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the thing that a lot of christians fail to realize is that evolution and creationism can exist at the same time. they don't have to mutually exclusive.
i believe that the deities want us to learn...they want us to be strong and independent. it is our right to question our leaders, and that includes the deities we follow.
i will not blindly follow anyone, and i don't understand those that do.
bright blessings to you
2007-10-22 00:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should ask questions, since Knowledge really is Power - and Ignorance is not really as blissful as some would have you believe; those who are ignorant of how AIDS is spread are doomed to either spread it more, or fall victim to it, as just one example of ignorance being totally non-blissful.
Certain Religions, and the leaders of those Religions, discourage Knowledge of specific things because the truth of those things conflict with Religious Doctrine. Others discourage Knowledge because when the "flock" is ignorant of certain things, it is easier to control that "flock". Just think of all the Power you could wield if YOU were the Source of all Knowledge - and your "flock" believes EVERYTHING you tell them......
Come to think of it, having Power over what others think, say, do, fell, believe and hear is the ONLY reason Knowledge would be discouraged. Those who wish to have control over the lives of others ALWAYS want to keep those others ignorant of the real truth - so they discourage the asking of Questions by those who would seek Knowledge.
Of course, there are some who really are afraid of being wrong - if they are wrong about "this", then they might also be wrong about "that"!, and they don't want anyone to ruin things by actually asking questions.
2007-10-21 21:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by archerdude 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is due to the limited knowledge of the bearers of the religions who do not have the mental strength nor want to go beyond their scriptures which was experienced over thousands years back. They believe in Divine creations of this solar system - but what about this universe , where creation and destruction is a regular feature going side by side as the process of evolution continues.
2007-10-22 03:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by TARBA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a believer in divine creation, and I've studied evolution extensively.
I reject the theory on factual grounds.
Faith does not serve the purpose of determining scientific problems. Faith is for making personal decisions, such as which direction to go in life, how to strengthen your moral courage, and how to lend your personal strength to others.
I have found that education strengthens faith, and in this case, education answered some other questions along the way.
(Be careful: evolution has many of the qualities of an organized religion. Scientists take the theory for granted and explore nature as if it were a foregone conclusion. That, my friend, is faith, not science. What happened to testing?)
2007-10-21 20:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The only reason I can think of is that if your students become smarter than the teacher then there will be no need for the teacher. In a way, it gives job security. That is why the bible is banded in the Roman Catholic, Greek, Russian, and Serbian Orthodox churches. I encourge you to learn about other religions so that: one, you can use this to your advantage when you are confronted by people who want to "convert" you and two, it'll strengthen your religious ways. Either way, this will be a double-edged sword you can use in your defense.
2007-10-21 20:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chaos of hector 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the battle for market share, religions know that ignorance means status quo for their members, so they don't encourage questioning or seeking. Often, exploration is done in a group with elders who "interpret" the bible in approved ways and the are part of the propaganda machine that perpetuates the falsehoods of the religion.
2007-10-22 02:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I often wonder about this. If their faith is strong what have they too fear from other points of view? Do they secretly fear faith based on a lie is still a lie?
The more I know and the more I understand the two are not necessarily the same the more free of of thought and action I have. All my beliefs are conditional and subject to change without notice.
2007-10-22 00:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about the other faiths. Just keep your eyes open and continue to seek truth, knowledge, and give the benefit of the doubt to those on other paths, that they will eventually meet you and walk with you in peace.
2007-10-21 22:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by willmin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some seek control by limiting the kinds of knowledge they permit their followers to know.
Even to the point of expelling them from Utopia for daring to seek Knowledge elsewhere. Whoops that's a guaranteed thumbs down...
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2007-10-21 23:35:52 · answer #9 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as a Christian i wont put to much effort into somthing that i know is largely incorrect almost to the point of being BS. even Darwin, towards the end of his life expressed doubt in his theory. i believe that the extent of evolution is in the inuit tribe people have more bloodvessels in there hands and a person from Kenya has greater lung capacity. the question you need to ask as a pagan is where your going when you die. after all Jesus said I am the way the truth and the life noone comes to the father but by Me
2007-10-21 20:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by andrew c 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋