Austro wrote:In my opinion, it's not that big a deal since you can have the good aspects of it without the actual religion, i.e. you can be a kind, caring etc person without being religious.... but hey, whatever works for people.
That's exactly right, though people may feel comfortable with guide lines, you shouldnt have to read "Dont kill someone" to know its bad
Lungy wrote:Imo, religion provides people firstly with an answer to how everything in the world happened, hence how every religion has a different stiry.
Question, do you believe this is a good thing? Sure people find comfort in the fact that they "know" how things all started, but they can get so wound up in their own self belief they shut everything down that has scientific backup.
iNinnoX wrote:I'm an atheist and I believe that Religion is good, as in how it teaches morals, life lessons, generosity, etc. I'm just against how some people take it so seriously to the point their whole life is devoted to it. (I don't mean any disrespect but I believe that religion isn't meant to be like this)
I mean, religion, is stories, etc. on how to live good and stuff, it's like how you teach little kids lessons and morals, story tails, it's easier that way, it sticks in your mind easier. I reckon that's how it was meant to be.
Just my opinion, I don't mean any offence, sorry if I have though.
Yes, I see what you are getting at. Religion is meant to be something that people can adopt "if they wish", to become more confident/happier/have self meaning. Unfortunately some people can cross that line and become "extremists". For example, the westboro baptist church. If people havent heard of them, put it in youtube.
Revilo wrote:Hmm.. tough question. I'm a catholic myself, and Im pretty proud to be one, although there are some aspects of being a catholic that I really don't agree with, cos it seems outdated and doesnt really fit with society today.
Otherwise, it doesnt interfere with my life that much
Sure. Would you like to expand on that? I'm actually interested to hear your opinion of religion seeing as you are religious and i'm not. What do you feel is outdated and what positives do you feel are held within your own beliefs?
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