2007-11-04 20:48:56 · 22 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok - this one will have to o to a vote.. I cant choose.
2007-11-06 15:34:48 · update #1
No.
2007-11-05 00:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's reason are we going to use? Your reason, Mine, someone elses. The problem with reason is that it is a circle you can reason anything true and then prove it false. After all some people have reasoned that Blacks have no souls. They even proved by good old reason that on one side the Atom bomb would be self perpetuating and once started would not stop until it had consumed the entire universe, and on the opposite side that it could never be started. How about the Earth being the center of the universe, need I go on. Well we know the results of all of these. Where is the end of reason when you can phisically show that what was reasoned does not match reality. Some people go insane because they still will not accept it (This has even caused attempts at killing the one who proved it untrue.), and others decide to go with what they have witnessed. So how do you live by reason? It isn't reasonable to expect someone who believes they are the center of their own private universe to consider someone else's needs or wants. Better to live by compassion at least that way we can have hope that somehow we can live together. People can make anything a racket, and only people can stop them, but what yardstick of reason do we use?
2016-05-27 10:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most religions don't, except perhaps Buddhism, which isn't really a relignon per se. But, I assume you're talking about christianity, since it's the wolf at the door these days.
No, christianity doesn't even give people a reason to live, much less lead "the best lives we can." It cheapens life, convincing people that thier brief lives mean nothing, that life is just the warm up for something else.
Christianity's main use has been to give people a reason to live the WORST life they can, since all they have to do is beg forgiveness after a lifetime of absolute bastardy. Don't even get me started on the pain and suffering inflicted in the name o' Jesus McChrist, history speaks for itself on that point...
2007-11-04 20:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that for some people it does, it provides a comfort zone which shields them from life's many unfortunate turns and gives them an explanation for the many things which are, by their very nature, inexplicable. It also gives them the hope that, however short and seemingly inconsequential their life may be here on earth, there is always the grand prize of immortality and eternal bliss at the end - provided you abide by a simple set of rules here.
What I have found is that, if you strip away that comfort zone and you realize that there is no "Grand Prize", it does not take away your reason for being. Instead it makes everything you do, every act you make, have greater resonance. Your actions truly do speak louder than your words - and every small act of kindness comes from yourself, rather than trying to imagine how an outside entity would judge you.
When you realize there is no big picture, and you are here for only a set period of time - then every small act, no matter how trivial it may seem, matters.
2007-11-05 01:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Peter A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you've got the wrong slant on this religion thing. Religion is a man-made thing to control the masses. What you're really looking for is "spirituality". We are made up of three entities; the physical, the mental and the spiritual. To stay physically fit you must take care of your body. To be sharp and alert you must exercise your mind. Discussion, games, reading, etc.... To take care of the spiritual side you must come to understand the One who made you and gave you life. You must talk WITH God. If you miss out on this side of yourself (like I did for 30 years) you are missing 1/3 of your life. And the most important 1/3 it is.
We only use religion as a method to gather people together under some man-made guise of "church". But, don't be fooled - the church is the Body of believers under the head of Christ. Find the "religion" that fits your needs as a believer and you will find a vastly superior life.
2007-11-04 21:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by craig b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion gives hollow promises of rewards and threats of punishment to coerce people into socially acceptable behaviour.
You might want to call that "reason to live the best lives we can" .... but you might also want to account for religion being entirely human-made... thus full of flaws that someone will invariably start exploiting eventually to further the biological imperitive... which defeats the purpose of the exercise.
2007-11-04 20:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lucid Interrogator 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes Its true
There are certain underlying principles behind every religion
Religion binds its followers to follow these principles which are solely meant for attainig maximum purity in oneself.
It may ask you to offer prayers, stay away from bad habits, do favours to mankind, follow austerity to certain leve, respect marital institutions and last but not the least learning to love everyone with the same altitute as you love yourself.
This means the feeling of universal love the biggest offering of services or prayers to GOD.
When you follow a religion you ask yourself to obey these set of princliples and make yourself more disciplined. This in turn gives you sancity and peace of mind. You start undersatnding yourself in a better way and hence stays away from evils.
This is how religion gives you a better way to live your life to the best.. well it may not be the materialistic way but surely you can lead a spiritual way... and yes who knows the path of religion may offer you sometimes in your life time a better materialistic life style
God bless you friend
2007-11-04 20:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Indian Friend 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
never.it only teaches hatred- it teaches you to hate people of other religions, it sows intolerance to anyone who claims his god is the real one, it divides what could otherwise be the universal brotherhood of man living in peace and bliss, it makes you feel like a sinner for being born, though the reason you were born was due to someone elses sexual urge and not yours
2007-11-04 21:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, religion usually tries to control and conform people's lives.
2007-11-05 09:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
They ask you to leave this world. Or die to this world. Or to be separated.
Do not have anything to do with it. ( world )
To be united to Godhead. ( spiritual )
It is Hope. An escape from being subjected to the world law and belonging.
It is in fact the opposite.
2007-11-04 21:03:13 · answer #10 · answered by Kingdomchild07 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not really....seems like a poor reason to live the best lives we can in my opinion....
2007-11-04 20:56:27 · answer #11 · answered by Dr. Facepalm 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋