Is religion important?
By m_perez
@m_perez (506)
United States
October 11, 2010 6:43pm CST
Well, is religion really important. I am a catholic but I don't go to church or do any of the practices catholics do. I just acknowledge God and have read a bit of the bible. My friends say that in order to be accepted in to God's sacred place I must follow the practices of the religion I chose or more like the religion that was chosen by my parents.
The reason I ask why religion is important is because I don't like their beliefs or what many religions have done in the past. For example the Crusades,in which many Muslims were killed for the sake of Christianity. Wars have even broke out because of religion. Another good example would be the Jews.
So is religion really important to practice?
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@jypsyjulia (912)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Religion literally means "a return to bondage". And the Early Christians didn't even name themselves Christians. They were given the name in Acts because they were the followers of Christ. I think that the term Christian has become warped over the years. It's as if we don't take the words of Christ seriously. Church attendance and other things that the CHURCH tell us to do are not important. Instead, reading the Bible and finding out what CHRIST tells us to do is the most important thing we can do. :)
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@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Then I have decided, I'll follow the bible and devoting myself to worshiping God. I'll just continue to not go to church because I really don't like all the things they make me do. They made me pay like 60$ so I could attend catholic studies(not once did we read the bible) in order to be confirmed by God or whatever. It was just a waste.
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
jypsyjulia - can you give some source for your claim that "Religion literally means 'a return to bondage'" I've never heard this claimed by anybody else!
m_perez - the Bible tells Christians to meet together for worship etc.
@littlemomma83 (58)
• Philippines
12 Oct 10
it is not important. religion will not save you either. it will not give you security and happiness. what's important is that your relationship between you and your God. helping to the oldies, going to church everyday, being kind to other people is not an assurance that you will be saved or you will go to heaven even if you have donated the biggest amount for that certain church. God and only God can save you and that is the important thing that you believe in Him heartily.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
12 Oct 10
You are right! Religion is important only if you make it so! I gave up religion as a young man. A belief in God is much more important than Religion.
I believe that Religion has caused more wars, and murdered more people than any other single belief. Religion is only briefly mentioned in the Bible. Christian Religion was invented by the Roman Church many years later. Just be a Godly person and you don't need to worry about anything else!
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@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
I don't think you can not have a religion any more than you can not have a blood type. You can have O rh-ve blood which doesn't have important antigens but it's still a blood type and important, you can use in a blood transfusion on anybody else, it will be a factor in if you have children with rhesus incompatibility problems, it may give you indications about biological relationships (e.g. if you discover one of your supposed parents is AB, something is wrong).
Similarly you can have a simple or vague religion. This is still a religion. This will still influence your actions. You may have problems taking a strong moral stand. You probably won't be able have good romantic relationships with people who devoutly follow an organized religion unless one of you changes.
I'm not sure what barehugs means by "Religion is only briefly mentioned in the Bible". The entire Bible is like the genetic code of Christianity (OK you can argue about the apocrypha). The old testament is like the genetic code of Judaism. It also says bad things about a number of other religions. It's all about religion even if it seldom (if ever) uses the word "religion" (this may be debatable as it was written in three languages and some bits aren't well understood).
Much of what passes for Christianity was essentially made up by Constantine. There are Messianic groups who have practices more like Judaism but accept Yeshua (Jesus) and the messiah and incarnation of God.
@m_perez (506)
• United States
24 Oct 10
I really wouldn't compare blood to religion. You need blood to keep your system running, well pretty much to keep you alive, and as for religion..it's just a guide to people who are uncertain.(By the way blood type O doesn't have antigens making it the universal donor.)
A religion has many complex aspects to it and I wouldn't consider my beliefs to be religion. In religion one studies about God devotingly and I don't do that. I just believe that there is a God..I see it more as logic. Humans couldn't have came out of nowhere. I'm obviously not going to have a relationship with a guy who doesn't connect with me and if it's a person devoted to their religion..then so be it. I'd rather have a romantic relationship with a person who has much in common with me, but not too much.
Anyways, I am able to take a strong moral stand and have been doing so, as a matter of fact, people see me as the person who would never commit any wrong doings and many are surprised to find out that I'm not a religious person.
@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Alright thanks.I'll just stick to believing in God and respecting him, like you mentioned. I'll just ignore everything my friends say about the importance of religion. I know they're going to get a bit irritated with me but I'd rather stick to my opinions than theirs. =)
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
12 Oct 10
I am a Muslim so following my religion is very important. Islam provides a guidance to all parts of daily life. I admit I dun follow through to all practices but i should. If I follow its only for my sake in the afterlife.
Islam is seemed to be conservative, controvesial and unconventional but this is so only when people compare it to other religions. When you look deep into Islam, it provides you with all the answers and thats where you will feel peace.
Avoid looking to Osama for Islamic guidance though, his is a mangled version..lol!
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@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
I have never actually heard what the Islamic religion practices so I really don't understand it and I also thought Muslim was a religion before.=) But now I know it's not. Why is it that Islam is considered to be controversial? I think I'll look it up later.
Anyways I really don't see how religion can guide me in fact I think it obstructs my path. I just really don't like how religions goes about showing their belief in God.
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
13 Oct 10
One of the reasons that Islam is considered controvesial is because it allows a man to have 4 wives. If without looking further into what conditions that rule holds, the norm is to shout, 'hey thats not fair!' But we know that even if a man is to have only one wife, he goes on and have extra marital affairs.
So in the eyes of Islam, if the man marries his mistress, the mistress is now a wife thus protected under the marriage contract. When a woman is married and bears children, she has power to ask for maintenance from the husband if he decides to abandon the family.
The rule limits at four because that is what a man can afford to bear when his wives sins are decented upon him in the afterlife. Therefore, in short, to have a simple life, its easier to have one and to guide her as a good husband should. The Almighty knows best.
I admit that compared to other religions, Islam seems to limit a lot but it all boils down to what you want, a short life on earth or an eternity in paradise.
When we are new to something, we are often uncomfortable but the body will get used to anything so its the mindset that is important. What Islam guides to how Muslims show their belief is also good for us. For example, fasting is found to detox the body.
Thanks for your comment, it shows that you are a intelligent person despite your young age.
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
14 Oct 10
I admit that i am not a scholar in Islam but if i am to look it up, i will find ALL the answers. Islam provides the guidance through Quran but it does not spoon feed you.
Does your holy book have all answers?
@GDTimothy (446)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Religion is always such a hotly debated topic. If one chooses to believe in a god, then I would say that that god cannot be found in the church or the practices of the church. God must be found in yourself, and that is what might be important.
On the other hand, I am not religious at all, and believe that organized religion is simply a way for the organization to have control over their "flock." Religion makes one join in the "group think" dogma regardless of whether that group think is valid or not.
And, very many religious people will not deign to question their beliefs or think critically about them even for one second. They cannot even consider the possibility that they are wrong. And to think that every different religion thinks that IT is the one true religion is absurd. Obviously they can't all be right! So how can they possibly refuse to critically evaluate and question their own specific beliefs?
I think it is blind faith and ignorance that keeps so many religious people in chains, and prevents them from truly becoming all they can be!
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
If you don't have organized religion, how do you get a bunch of like minded people to take a stand for what you think is right? How do bounce your ideas off people who have similar views and reduce the risk that you're going off the rails?
Not all religions believe that they're the only ones that are right. Some, like Hinduism, think that they're one of multiple right paths. Most Christian groups think that most other Christian groups are also right (event if they don't entirely agree on some things). OK you can get into arguments about what constitutes "Christian".
I think most people don't really think through what they believe. This includes many who claim to be agnostics and atheists as well many who claim to follow some religion or another. The devoutly religions probably have thought through their beliefs. They might be wrong but they don't have "blind faith", they've studied their religion and possibly some others. The majority who haven't thought through their beliefs know, on some level, that their beliefs are only "half baked" and don't like getting into religious arguments, particularly not with the devout.
The only people who really have blind faith are cult members who've been brainwashed. Sometimes somebody who hasn't thought their beliefs may seem to have blind faith because they take a strong stand but can't articulate a good argument to support their position.
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
It's likely that we've had rather different experiences. It's also likely that we understand things differently. I'm not sure how you define "blind faith" or determine if somebody has it. I don't understand what makes people atheists and I'm not sure there is a simple patten. Considering the number of paranormal phenomena reported (including experiments where certain patients were prayed for and found to get better faster than those who weren't) and the amount of stuff scientists don't know about, dark matter, dark energy, parallel universes etc. I think it takes an awful lot of blind faith to be an atheist.
I don't know what exactly you've been asking people from different "divisions". If you ask most Christians, "Is your religion the only one that's right?" they'll say "Yes." If you ask them, "Are [denomination] the only true Christians?" they'll probably say, "No." This may seem a subtle distinction but it's important. Also Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons aren't Christians and do think they're group are the only true Christians.
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@GDTimothy (446)
• United States
15 Oct 10
I'm not sure where you been all your life, but I know a great many religious folks that have blind faith because they have not in any way critically examined their belief system. It is certainly not just cult members who have blind faith. In truth, most atheists know religion, especially Christianity, better than the faithful themselves. Most atheists got to be atheists because they dared to question religion and examine it critically.
And every faction of Christianity that I've ever heard about each most definitely think that they are the ones who have the truth and that all other faiths/factions/religions are wrong. That has my overwhelming experience.... And I've had a great deal of experience with people of many different divisions, including Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, Jews, Jehova's Witnesses, Buddhists, Mormons, and many others.
I do appreciate your response though! It serves to broaden my experience with much different ways of thinking!
@pastorlamont (184)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Well, first of all if you don't attend any of the services or participate in any of the practices, you're not catholic! However, to answer your question, you need to understand what religion really is. It's a system of rules to follow in order to please deity. I think many times, this is where we get in trouble. We reduce God to a formula...If I do this or that, He'll be happy...
Do you think your spouse is like that? Of course not, that's the difference between religion and RELATIONSHIP. A relationship is vibrant, spontaneous, alive, and worthwhile...many people are trapped by religion because they follow the system, and not the Lord...if you commit to Him, then you can see the difference.
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@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
15 Oct 10
pastorlamont - your definition of religion excludes Buddhism, which doesn't have a deity. It also excludes atheism, with gets into logical problems in that atheists can enforce their agenda and claim it isn't religious while Christians (or Hindus etc.) can't because their agenda is. I don't think this is fair!
m_perez - a lot of people don't know the 10 commandments. Many people think the first one is "Thou shalt not kill" (a couple of things wrong with that). Do you obey the fourth commandment and refrain from working on Saturday? How do you interpret "graven image" in the second commandment?
@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
Ya, I don't consider myself to be actually catholic but I say I am since it's the religion of my parents and they persist that I should follow it as well.
I pretty must just follow God's laws otherwise known as the ten commandments and I'm sure all of us are familiar with them. But I just can't see the importance in religion. I also think that too much people are trapped by religion and focus more on the religion than the Lord himself.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
12 Oct 10
The greatest and only religion should humanity and personally I feel all countries can come together and frame secular laws to guide and control society. That being a dream, in my daily life, I don’t practice religion at all. I’m a born Hindu but feel that the crowded and chaotic temples are the farthest one can run from God. I don’t believe in polytheism and most gurus I’ve seen, come across as charlatans. Religion is the single biggest divisive factor in human history and as you say, millions have been killed in the name of God. However, people who actively practice religion, say that it imparts a certain discipline and better sense of right and wrong in people. I’d beg to differ though, as I feel that if we bring up our kids properly, instilling in them the values of good and bad and cooperation and help, we can all contribute towards building a better society in a secular way.
The only thing I like about religion is the colour it adds to our otherwise mundane existence, in the way of festivities, new clothes, friends and families coming together…you know, the general festive feeling all round you.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
18 Oct 10
Communism is definitely not the same as secularism…the prime difference being the freedom to be your own person. In that sense, communism is rather like religion…you have to follow a set of rules and regulations without questioning, if you want to belong and be a good person.
Who decides what’s good and what’s bad? Well, for one thing, our own conscience, our own evaluation of situations and of course some tried and tested values. You see a person being robbed on the streets…its your own evaluation of the situation as to whether you just shrug and walk away, or interrupt at the risk of your own safety or stay away but call the police immediately. Religion can never force you to interrupt if you feel that you may be harmed in any way…similarly for murder… you don’t need religion to tell you not to support a murderer, whatever be the reason…rather, religion has often been twisted by many to justify killing others in the name of God.
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
Who gets to say what the proper way to bring up kids is? What are "good" and "bad"? Is it always right to cooperate and help? Should you cooperate with somebody who's trying to kill another? What is the person they're trying to kill is mafia boss who the police are afraid to act against?
Can we really succeed in building a better society in a secular way, isn't that what communism is about?
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@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
My religion doesn't ask you to obey without questioning. Read the Bible, people were questioning God all the time. If you honestly want the answer, God will tell you.
I don't think everybody's conscience will tell them the right thing. There are clearly situations, the Holocaust comes to mind, where most people's conscience led them to help with not just murder, but genocide or at least not to do anything to stop it.
@proftiger (93)
• Egypt
13 Oct 10
Well some people don't ask for anything in Islam and give advice to help poor and old peple and it doesn't have to be with money, sorry but i don't know how is it with other relagions
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
15 Oct 10
There are limits to what you can do without money. Therefore religious organizations need money. Yes with some that seems to be the main objective. However it's unrealistic to expect religious organizations to operate without money.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
12 Oct 10
I am not the type who goes to church every Sunday. Before when I was young i have believe that my religion is the right religion I am a Catholic too. But no religion is perfect. I do believe that you need to have a religion. You need something to hold on too sacredly. I do believe in God but I admit I do not follow what is required in my religion. All i know is I talk to God, not every night but when i remember him. Sometimes he is talking to me even if I am only talking to myself. I just know that, i just feel it. Anyway, i do not know when will i change my wrong doings.
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@psaju1 (36)
• India
12 Oct 10
I think it is must,but all have some step backs but dont be seeing what happen today,see what had made the religion,as we belive there is a super power above all of us, We call Him as God,giving diff, names in diff, religion... I love catholicity... as of its history with proof..
@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
But why? To me it's sort of a disgrace to our society( I really don't mean that to be offensive). But I say it's a disgrace because some churches are very corrupt and religions cause a lot of dispute among people. Well we all have our own opinion to everything I guess.
@m_perez (506)
• United States
24 Oct 10
I have never committed bad deeds,but that's because of my common sense and the laws implied here. I understand how religion can be very important to others but it's just not for me. I don't want guidance in my life because I believe that God put us on this earth to test us whether we belong to be next to him after we die. So I just live my life and God will decide.
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
Doesn't your religion tend to have a big influence on your actions? If you're not very religious you may think not but you would probably do things many strongly religious people wouldn't or not do things many strongly religious people would.
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
15 Oct 10
Yes, for several reasons.
A lot of culture and art has some basis in religion so knowing about religions helps you to understand these things.
A lot of issues have some religious factors: the Middle East, homosexual issues, creation/evolution, many legal issues. If you find yourself in a legal pickle, try arguing that the law was based on religion but the court is supposed to be secular but without religion the laws have no basis. (Or you may be able to argue that the law was based on a religion you don't agree with and therefore shouldn't apply to you.) I'd probably only use that as a last resort but it may be worth a try.
Knowing about religions will help you to understand religious people you will almost certainly meet. It may also alert you that certain actions (or even words) will please or upset certain groups.
You're religion should influence your decisions.
If you get into trouble for doing something controversial, you might be able to swing a "religious freedom" defense but it helps if you can back up your actions with the Bible or something.
You may find it very hard to take a strong stand on something you feel strongly about if you don't have a religious basis for it. Saying, "I object to X because it's contrary to the Bible [give reference(s)]" is a lot more impressive than, "It's just wrong!"
You may be able to get people to do things that are more in your interests if you can point out that what you want is more consistent with their religion.
If there really is a God (I believe there is) then you should have a better after life if you try to follow him.
I think your issue may be with organized religion - specifically Catholicism. Have you considered trying other types of church? Perhaps a protestant church where the leaders are married and/or female and they reject a lot of the more controversial aspects of Catholicism will suit you better. Maybe a charismatic church (there are Catholic ones) where they take the Bible's supernatural teachings more seriously and have a more modern style of worship will be more to your taste. Then there's the Messianic movement that's a lot more Jewish than a regular church and probably a lot more like what Yeshua (Jesus) intended and closer to what the Bible actually says.
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
16 Oct 10
I tnink this is a good approach to responding to this topic than telling others how bad their religions are or how bad their own personal views are.
As a Muslim, it is my duty to put Islam in a good light after all that you have read or heard about what some Muslims have done to themselves and to other people. I feel that when you are putting down Islam, you will pull out things about Christianity also.
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
23 Oct 10
My mistake today is not reading all of your disrespectful comments before replying your comment to my rsponse. The reason for this is that I constantly have to check to see if my comments are responded to. I have not been notified by email.
I thought that you have said that your Bible teaches you how to live, I am sure that includes you not to be rude.
It is a pity that to you constantly need such miracles to endear you to your faith. In Islam, it is constantly proven that the practices we do are good for our health.
In Islam its laws are strict because this is what it takes for man to 'behave'. Like the saying goes, if you cant do the time, dun do the crime. In Islam it will be dun do the crime if you cant bear the punishment. It is so simple.
If you have considered Islam carefully, you will see but if you remain closed minded, then you will not.
And where have you read that Prophet Muhammad was a terroist. Surely you are brought to the wrong webpage done up by biased people.
It is acceptable to marry a six year old but not acceptable to consumate the marriage until the girl menstruates. Havent you heard of the 9 year old who has given birth? Non Islamic laws have always discredit what is accepted as grown up.
If you have the opportunity to take care of an infant, do take note of when he/she starts asking about reproduction. They are just preparing themselves until people begin to underestimate their intelligence.
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
28 Oct 10
So what is in the agenda? To proof to me that Islam is not true by your bad experience? I doubt that you want me to be a Christian since you are so treating me like a punching bag.
Like I said earlier, Islamic laws are strict. To spread untruths about it is disastrous as you have already known. If those laws of protecting them are not put out forth, non Muslims will get the wrong idea about Islam. Thats part of why 'so many people throw up their hands in horror'. But do not insult those people by saying they are afraid. They are people who are aware of what Islam is all about.
Maybe your religion should not be so lenient about how it gets joked about on TV, it just loses credibility to those who who do not know Christianity.
I doubt that any information can be hidden in this internet age. Although Islam is made known to most by its notoriety, you still have not answered why so many are converting to Islam.
You have built hatred by information that are NOT true. If by terrorism you mean war, that is triggered by people who wanted to harm the Prophet Muhammad. Do you take that he was stupid also not to defend himself and his people? How do you explain if he was of how you have described to have so many followers to this day. Surely you have been mislead.
In Islam, when a man marries a woman, he is sacrificing his place in paradise by abiding to marriage laws. He has to protect and provide for her as well as to have her sins descended upon him in the thereafter. So for a man to marry someone is to provide all the above. Even though it is not common to see a 9 year old menstruates, the Prophet had to set the example for those who mensruates that early. So to this day when a 9 year old has a baby, the baby is not abandoned or the feotus not aborted because it is accepted in Islam.
I was hoping you can see that before your accusation that he was a pedofile. I apologise to Muslims and non Muslims alike if I did not state this early.
I notice that you have heard many lies about the Prophet Muhammad. I believe you are being mislead by a hidden motive. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the word. Surely you must wonder why that is so.
@formidexo (1351)
• Canada
12 Oct 10
I think the word "religion" identifies a certain group or a certain way of worshiping God. I would encourage you to continue to read the Bible and try to find a religion that follows it.
Jesus told us to love our neighbor and even our enemies, so warfare and worshiping God today don't match. Remember when they came to arrest Jesus, some of his followers had swords but he told them to put the swords away and even miraculously undid the wound that one of his followers did. If Jesus wanted his followers to fight then that would have been a good opportunity to do it.
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@piya84 (2581)
• India
12 Oct 10
Look man in old days politics and religion were not to separate entities.Today too war are fought.Atlist half million people are killed in Iraq war.Do you think there fore you should abandon you country?[i suppose you are american]
There are reason why things happen and there is no reason you to feel guilty for thing happened in past.
When crusade happened there was expansion of Islamic caliphate in Europe wasnt it?So whats wrong if people defended their land and religion?I dont think so anything in wrong in that.
Now about you question religion is not that much important in life.There is no need to follow book of religion pinpointly.You can still take all good things which appeal to you and leave other bad things there only.
good luck
@m_perez (506)
• United States
24 Oct 10
In no way have I abandoned my country and I'm actually mexican, well mexican american to be more specific . In America there is so specific religion so I wouldn't really be abandoning my country and I never said I felt guilty of what the crusades did, because my current "religion"had nothing to do with it,especially since we weren't there. I just said that I am disgusted how people act because of religion.
Anyways, I don't believe that any land belongs to humans. This Land belongs to God and it's very ironic that the Roman catholic church killed muslims and other people.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
12 Oct 10
I thought you knew!!!! God doesn't belong to a religion either. Be who you must! It's a part of the plan!! Listen to the advice of others but walk your own path! Life's lessons are best learned that way. Never ever worry about not being good enough for God. God could never do without such a wonderful child as you!!
@scourge257 (60)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
Religion gives people a way in life, a guide in living life, and a reason to live life. And I believe it is basically the basic principle in all religion I should say. :)
@ahann120184 (103)
• Philippines
12 Oct 10
Honestly I don't believe in that. You don't need any religion for you to be saved. All you have to do is to do what you think is right in the eyes of mankind and in the eyes of God. God didn't say that you have to be in this religion for you to be accepted in my kingdom. All he say is be kind to your fellow, help those who are in need and be a model of good deeds to the mankind. Just do whatever you think is right as long as you don't step on the other person's shoe. Just be a good follower of Him. Follower doesn't mean that you have to do all the things that "your religion tells you", it means that you follow what "God has tell you in your conscience."
@Graptopetalum (1807)
• Canada
14 Oct 10
Did God really say that?
I thought he said, "Whoever trusts [in the Gospel] and is immersed will be saved; whoever does not trust will be condemned." (Mark 16:16)
@bentaboha (27)
• United Arab Emirates
12 Oct 10
yes religion it important.. if not why do u think all that evens happened in the past?? its because many pple think its improtant but the problem is that they missunderstand the real meaning of the word "religion".. religion is related to God, if u beleive in God u should do some worship practices to appear ur loyalty.. the problem is not in the religion, the problem is in the pple themselves cuz they were the main cause to what happen in the past, we should tolerant and respect all the other religion in order to avoid this kind of events..
@wkibaki (28)
• Kenya
12 Oct 10
I agree with you bentaboha, nothing is 'wrong' or 'right' until we think and make it so. Religion is the expression of our spirituality. Since we are different human beings who are connected to one source and creator, our ways of spirituality, hence religion will be different. However, these different religions are like paths that lead to the same mountain. How my heart bleeds when I see human beings trying to change other people's religions to 'theirs', oh, how futile this is. Our uniqueness is shown by the different religions we ascribe to. Sadly though, generations of greedy, rigid and misguided religious leaders have perverted the true essence of religion and turned it into a tool of oppression. Instead of leading people to their true paths of spirituality, truth and individual freedom, some religious leaders has used all their resources to instill fear, apprehension and hopelessness in the masses. This is what has made religion lose its touch with many. The only true religion is the religion of spirituality, truth and enlightenment
@m_perez (506)
• United States
12 Oct 10
So you're saying I'm going to make a lot of mistakes in my life...I'm just kidding. Well I think I'll give up being a catholic and convert to a religion where one just basically worships God and nothing else( I doubt there's any religion that's as simple as that).
Well I have heard on many occasions about religion transforming a malicious person into a good person. Though, I'm still thinking that religion isn't as important. I'll just stick to my beliefs for the time being.
