The KKK, Al Quida, Skin heads... basically my question is; What is your viewpoint when religious beliefs lead to violence and death? Does it makes you question your faith?
2007-12-21 18:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by Emily 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Makes me glad I'm an atheist
2007-12-21 18:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by timelord 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The KKK is a prime example of why extremists who use religion should not cause you to question your faith. If you are in parts of the country where there are very few Catholics, then there is this huge anti-Catholic rhetoric used, but it is notably absent when the population has many Catholics. Adopting religious overtones is a means-to-an-end for many such organizations. The real issue is usually racial: anti- italian/irish, jewish, persian , indian...
2007-12-21 18:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by MDHarp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. because people will use anything to justify their cause if they are that obsessed with it.
Bad acts are done in the name of many things:
Patriotism/Nationalism. Racism.
Even Secularism/Atheism (as a means to communism).
Sorry Atheists, you've lost your purity too.
Violent acts are even done in the name of peace.
Theres no end to this insanity and it's not exclusive to religion. It's a human problem, not a religious problem.
Any atheist who gives this thumbs down has something in common with with fundamentalists: You're a history-denier.
2007-12-21 18:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by 5th Watcher 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No war has ever been fought in the name of Wicca.
Case and point. There has never been an example of this brought to my attention in Wicca.
And if someone's thinking Witchcraft, think again. They aren't one in the same.
But I think it's horribly sad when people kill in the name of a God or religion.
I've quoted it before and I'll quote it again:
"Killing for Peace is like F***ing for Chastity."
)O(
2007-12-21 19:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there will always be a nutjob regardless of religion.
if you have not studied history, I suggest you do a little research. There have been plenty of people who believe that there is no God and came into conclusions that will shock you.
Do you know why the Australian aborigines went extinct?
people hunted them down so they can have their skulls on an evolution display.
2007-12-21 18:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by bagsy84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
I know the real Jesus. I do not question my faith, I am so thankful I have it.
The extremists are man made, out to glorify only themselves.
Jesus is Lord
2007-12-21 18:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not my faith, but how people interpret what they believe. True Islam teaches a message of peace not what you see going on. That is not even extreme it is a distortion.
2007-12-21 18:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by godsnoriel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it makes me question those terrorists!
islam has nothing to do with those freaks...but then again no one will believe me ...so ya i accept the thumbs down! :)
~peace and have a nice day~
RoChEr
2007-12-21 18:52:25 · answer #8 · answered by RoChEr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they just add it on the pile of stuff they deny.
Australian aboriginals are extinct??? No they aren't you moron!!
2007-12-21 18:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because my faith is right and the others are heathens.
2007-12-21 18:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by skulty 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋