2007-12-16 13:50:43 · 10 answers · asked by jesus 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know. That's a scary idea!
2007-12-16 14:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does religion have to be based on a god's direct words (or supposed words) at all?
I follow my religion because it makes sense, because I have various personal reasons for believing certain beings exist, and because I believe they deserve respect. My religion teaches me ways of strengthening my connection with my gods. I put no stock into people who say "The gods said you're supposed to do X." If the gods are that specific in their needs, I'm confident they'll tell me themselves...athough I don't expect that to happen. They exist in a grander state than to nitpick the behavior of individuals.
2007-12-16 22:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People need guidance just like they follow traffic signs even though they aren't put there directly by the President.
2007-12-16 21:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by reno_rest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the Bible was inspired by people who walked and talked with God. and they put his voice to paper. If God were here on earth to write it, i suppose he wouldnt be God now would he? Because he would be here on earth. But God rules the whole universe.
2007-12-16 21:57:47 · answer #4 · answered by kellythetrainer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. i cant answer for other faiths...
But Buddhism was not written buy a guy saying he was God... or in contact with God...
Buddhism was created by a person who found answer for himself and thought it might help others to know what he figured out...
Not all religions are theistic (with Gods)
2007-12-16 21:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder that about Christians every day. Evidently they would rather worship a murdering monster than apply common sense..
2007-12-16 21:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religions are man made, so all religious people follow a man made religion.
2007-12-16 21:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by Lionheart ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with freedom of religion. It's manmade and you pick the one you want to believe in and follow their rules.
2007-12-16 22:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by Nats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um... were you alive to see that person make it up or not make it up? and people can follow whatever religion they want to.
2007-12-16 21:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by em me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
2007-12-16 21:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by BelieverinGod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋