Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic do you think religion is good or bad for society Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post portrait of a lady Posted at 12:41 pm on Dec. 20, 2008 it has caused a lot of wars and stuff but it also instills people with moral values think about it communist societies have been atheist

Replies BleedingSteelWings Posted at 4:56 pm on Dec. 31, 2008 Quote: from pujolsfan at 6:08 pm on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 11:34 am on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from pujolsfan at 1:46 pm on Dec. 22, 2008 If its Christianity, then its good    oops there you go again.    In my sight, it was good because it gave people a chance to think but then it got too far and then people fought over their beliefs. its gotten so far to this day that its one of the myriad reasons we have for wars and stuff. although the majority of us in the Northern Hemisphere dont declare war because of religion, others do. if there was no religion, then people would find other things to fight over. But yes, it has caused some scuffles I do agree, as it is in human nature to fight amongst ourselves that are not a part of the group we belong to originally. However, we shouldnt be fighting anymore, we should be united against what could be out there. What troubles me is when you said "If its christianity, Then its good." Christianity has indeed taken over the world for at least a little while, and it has indeed caused some war (such as the Crusades) and, according to some history courses, is one of the reasons for the imperialists to try and take over the cultures existing in the places they wanted to take over (God, Glory and Gold, religion obviously being 'God'.) Of course, there are a few good things, like charities and stuff, but you cant just ignore the past. Instead, one should remember what happened in the past relating to their religions and pledge never to do such a thing again. However, there are those who take themselves and what they consider to be true too seriously... mysticgohan Posted at 11:32 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from boombabyboom at 11:20 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from exceedinglyrare at 2:14 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 It's not that complicated: a simple look at your Joe-average Christian church, for example, will show you that your claims about the 'religious' (presumably, you've also made the error of assuming that Christianity is the only religion in the world) being corrupt, afraid and foolish are, put most simply, untrue. You're making a broad generalization about billions of people based on the actions and attitudes of a very few. Mind you, I never specifically said Christianity. Christianity is not the only corrup religion out there, and I'm not saying every single religion is bad either. It's just my opinion that the whole concept of religion in general, is used to brainwash masses of individuals at the same time. Some people manage to suck some good out of religion, and others manage to twist it into a sick weapon. It's all the non-influential people in the world who do the former, and all the people with power that do the latter. People inpowerful possitions end up corrupt, and it's that small number of people who end up making the larger difference. A Majority of Muslims, Jews, Hindhus, Buddhists, and so on are reasonable people. Human thought itself leads people to be corrupt, religion is just a natural part of life. exceedinglyrare Posted at 11:22 am on Dec. 29, 2008 So wouldn't you think that was more a problem with people than with religion? I mean, are you honestly naive enough to think that if religion went away, people would stop manipulating others or being corrupt? Furthermore, while you may have not meant every religion, your post implies that you're thinking solely of Christianity, as there aren't a whole lot of religions out there with the level of influence you're describing and, what's more, only a very few could even possibly be construed as "brainwashing." boombabyboom Posted at 11:20 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from exceedinglyrare at 2:14 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 It's not that complicated: a simple look at your Joe-average Christian church, for example, will show you that your claims about the 'religious' (presumably, you've also made the error of assuming that Christianity is the only religion in the world) being corrupt, afraid and foolish are, put most simply, untrue. You're making a broad generalization about billions of people based on the actions and attitudes of a very few. Mind you, I never specifically said Christianity. Christianity is not the only corrup religion out there, and I'm not saying every single religion is bad either. It's just my opinion that the whole concept of religion in general, is used to brainwash masses of individuals at the same time. Some people manage to suck some good out of religion, and others manage to twist it into a sick weapon. It's all the non-influential people in the world who do the former, and all the people with power that do the latter. People inpowerful possitions end up corrupt, and it's that small number of people who end up making the larger difference. exceedinglyrare Posted at 11:14 am on Dec. 29, 2008 It's not that complicated: a simple look at your Joe-average Christian church, for example, will show you that your claims about the 'religious' (presumably, you've also made the error of assuming that Christianity is the only religion in the world) being corrupt, afraid and foolish are, put most simply, untrue. You're making a broad generalization about billions of people based on the actions and attitudes of a very few. boombabyboom Posted at 11:12 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from exceedinglyrare at 2:08 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from boombabyboom at 1:44 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I have a strong dislike for most religions. Most of them are creative fabrications used to manipulate people into believing in a higher being. It promotes human arrogance by explaining the unexplainable instead of just letting things be. Religious leaders are generally corrupt, and end up absuing their power. However, it ends up giving people a false hope. For those who fear the supernatural, and can't live without having an explanation for everything, it makes them feel better.    Religion to me is pretty much like a spoiled,manipulative child. I'll take "Inaccurate Sweeping Generalizations" for 400, Alex. Oh? Explain, then. exceedinglyrare Posted at 11:08 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from boombabyboom at 1:44 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I have a strong dislike for most religions. Most of them are creative fabrications used to manipulate people into believing in a higher being. It promotes human arrogance by explaining the unexplainable instead of just letting things be. Religious leaders are generally corrupt, and end up absuing their power. However, it ends up giving people a false hope. For those who fear the supernatural, and can't live without having an explanation for everything, it makes them feel better. Religion to me is pretty much like a spoiled,manipulative child. I'll take "Inaccurate Sweeping Generalizations" for 400, Alex. boombabyboom Posted at 10:44 am on Dec. 29, 2008 I have a strong dislike for most religions. Most of them are creative fabrications used to manipulate people into believing in a higher being. It promotes human arrogance by explaining the unexplainable instead of just letting things be. Religious leaders are generally corrupt, and end up absuing their power. However, it ends up giving people a false hope. For those who fear the supernatural, and can't live without having an explanation for everything, it makes them feel better. Religion to me is pretty much like a spoiled,manipulative child. exceedinglyrare Posted at 9:33 am on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from nik1 at 12:29 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I think there is part of those that follow their faith that better moral values are followed. What percentage is it? Don't know but I wouldn't think it's more than 20%. From my viewpoint I think organized religion is mostly fake and a business that is driven for money and wealth and the hell with the soul of the givers. George Bush approved the mission to kill a half million innocent Iraqis while calling those that killed three thousand of our people on 911 terrorists. He claims he was directed by God to do this. He also claims to be born again. Born again what? All organized religions are cults in my opinion. Your opinion, as far as I've ever seen, is not one that's backed up by facts; why even state it if you're not going to defend it? Coward. nik1 Posted at 9:29 am on Dec. 29, 2008 I think there is part of those that follow their faith that better moral values are followed.  What percentage is it?  Don't know but I wouldn't think it's more than 20%.   From my viewpoint I think organized religion is mostly fake and a business that is driven for money and wealth and the hell with the soul of the givers.   George Bush approved the mission to kill a half million innocent Iraqis while calling those that killed three thousand of our people on 911 terrorists.  He claims he was directed by God to do this.  He also claims to be born again.  Born again what?   All organized religions are cults in my opinion. iamsandy Posted at 5:46 am on Dec. 29, 2008 bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad and bad pujolsfan Posted at 1:38 pm on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 11:34 am on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from pujolsfan at 1:46 pm on Dec. 22, 2008 If its Christianity, then its good oops there you go again. In my sight, it was good because it gave people a chance to think but then it got too far and then people fought over their beliefs. its gotten so far to this day that its one of the myriad reasons we have for wars and stuff. although the majority of us in the Northern Hemisphere dont declare war because of religion, others do. if there was no religion, then people would find other things to fight over.  But yes, it has caused some scuffles BleedingSteelWings Posted at 9:34 am on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from pujolsfan at 1:46 pm on Dec. 22, 2008 If its Christianity, then its good oops there you go again. In my sight, it was good because it gave people a chance to think but then it got too far and then people fought over their beliefs. its gotten so far to this day that its one of the myriad reasons we have for wars and stuff. although the majority of us in the Northern Hemisphere dont declare war because of religion, others do. mysticgohan Posted at 9:04 am on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from Afu at 9:39 am on Dec. 21, 2008 Quote: from Hoop Jargon at 9:50 pm on Dec. 20, 2008 Religion is responsible for society. Our greatest advances in technology and civilisation have been inspired by a diety or multiple dieties. Good or a bad thing.. I can't really judge or tell. \ Oh thats right, and inventions have nothing to do with ease of acess or any other common sense reason for inventing...do you have any proof of that? When a religion was prominent in a region stability is usually reached. At this time many people can think about science, art, and philosophy since they don't have to worry about getting their head cut off. exceedinglyrare Posted at 8:58 am on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from lorenextdoor at 11:16 am on Dec. 28, 2008 good - it promotes GOOD morals and values, to better guide our society. What about religions that promote extramarital sex with people of any gender you choose and hedonism in every definition of the word? Most recent 15 of 57 previous replies displayed.