was it because they wanted to explain the science going on around them, or because they wanted to know and tell others what the purpose of life is?
what do you think?
2007-12-09 16:46:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
greed and control
2007-12-09 16:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Shelby L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Religion is way of life given by The God Almighty.
How to live in this universe, Created by The God Almighty.
Religion also provides Operational Manual for our life to spend in this world as well.
That Operational Manual called Holy Scripture.
Since Adam God Almighty has sent various Holy Scriptures for Guidance.
Last and Final Scripture is Qura'n, which provides all information and guidance to live and prepare for next unlimited life.
http://www.irf.net
http://www.beconvinced.com
2007-12-09 16:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by desi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we are thinking, feeling creatures who have the desire to understand things and find connection with things that go beyond the physical aspects of our body. Humans turn to spirituality because of the feeling that there is more to life than just the physical realm. Spirituality is a grey area, there are many different ways of thinking and believing. So, if there are a lot of beliefs and philosophies going around, it's only natural to learn from each other and to group yourself with people who believe similarly to you.
2007-12-09 17:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by GreySkies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lazy and irresponsible people creat religion. Think about it. When they can't explain something instead of searching for an answer, which doesn't come easy, like the scientists do, religious people just say it is God will or God plan and be done with it. Non religious people take responsibilty for their own actions. Religious people simply state that Jesus died and take away all their sins, how convenience and irresponsible.
2007-12-10 16:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by gannoway 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think at first it was to explain the things going on around them. Later it was used to control groups of people.
2007-12-09 16:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Marlena 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was created to control the "low-mentals," and bring morality to the masses when it was lacking. It was embraced because it was a way of "explaining" things that couldn't be explained.
How it continues to this day, I'll never understand. I guess some people just need something in which to believe.
2007-12-09 16:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by Reporting is Unchristian *AM* 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Religion is a way of understanding the origin of life and the world.
2007-12-09 16:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People create religions because they want to avoid getting close to God.
"Religions " are things people do. Knowing God is something He does in us.
2007-12-09 17:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by deanr610 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer questions that couldn't be addressed by the science of the time and CONTROL. Yes...religion was created as a means of CONTROLLING the masses. PEACE!
2007-12-09 16:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To try and explain what they do not understand. To provide comfort against the fear of the unknown.
2007-12-09 16:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by CC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To descipline their flocks to become morally upright and not become like animal behavior.
What do you think that human being if performing sex was not being morally wrong and condemed by religion to do it in public? What happen if you see couples doing sex in the street and anywhere they like?
Probably you would say they are like dogs?
2007-12-09 16:54:54 · answer #11 · answered by cuckold 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋