Why do so many people still follow organized religion?

Religion didn't start many wars. It is the people that started wars because people think that they have the right to be above others. Wars have been started many centuries ago, even without organized religion. There are a lot of questions that we can ask. But I believe that those questions will be answered if we don't limit our imagination and mind. Explore the Bible so we can understand more. Have a wonderful day to you.

I don't think as many people follow organized religion like they used to!
That is why we have so many different churches nowadays, because some of the people didn't go along with the ways of the catholic church!
I myself am catholic, but I don't follow the beliefs like they want me to! I follow only the things I believe in, that are moral and humanly reasonable! I am compassionate with my fellow human beings, and I don't believe in wars,and killing other people like the anti-christians do! And it's not so much the anti-christians, but it's the bad people that have their own greed in the way, like Hitler, Bin Laden, and others that are surfacing!

I go to church a few times a year, because I enjoy it occasionally. I'm not a regular church goer, though. Church is a support group for those who need to bolster their faith and I have no need of a support group.

I agree with you, organized religion can be very evil. Men use it to gain power over others, have influence and gain wealth.

I'm not against religion, just the misuse of it which seems to happen when it is organized.

Sounds like you are awfully disappointed for something that you used to believe in, like if you were betrayed.

Now, if you see the definition of the word "religion" makes reference to the beliefs and practice either personal or collective of whatever it is considered divine or sacred, doesn't matter if you go to a community church or you start a religion of your own.

The fact of church being sexist towards woman that may be true in some places you personally know because where I live, any woman has and practice their freedom of speech, vote, beliefs and whatever it is that men do.

You name any religion or cult anywhere in the world and what you'll find in common is that they're all formed by people, plain and simple, what do I mean with that? we're humans, we have emotions, we fail, we, succeed, we eat, we sleep and another thing we do quite often, we generalize ... we are NOT perfect, nobody is, nobody will be. If the Vatican is making millions and they're going to their pockets and no other place, at least none of that money was given by me and I'm catholic.

The execution of people for witchcraft practice back in the days is not that different than a child growing up in a violent environment who most probably will turn out either a murderer or a drug dealer, it is not the child's fault of the ignorance of the parents or guardians.

People who attend churches do so to congregate, be calm, have a peaceful moment for them, learn preciselly to be good, help others and do whatever is relevant to their own religion, not everybody is as capable as you to do so without attending church. If any particular church has different methods that one may consider unproper, I would just use my common sense and think about what's going on, nobody can obligate me to do what I don't want to (althoug there are some "religions" or cults that still do so).

And last, anybody who just wants to rely on God, Budha, Yahova, Christ, etc. to fix their problems is obviously just lazy or incompetent, it is wrong to relate them to a well called religious person.

Have a happy life.

Hello angemac23 this is checkmail and often me too try to follow an organised religion.As an organised religion is known for its power, knowledge, deeds etc.And most of all they have the good behaviour/habbits practice within themselves, so its more easy to win our trust to follow them.Yes you can skip an organised religion but won't get the advatages that are allowed to them.Nowadays there has been improvement in the organised religion practices with the increase of new generation.

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I have absolutly no interest in religion and cant stand any of the brain washing it does to people I hate it that much i have withdrawn my children out of all religious studys as i do not want them being brainwashed!, The reason i hate it all is because i get on with my non religious life in peace and never bother or judge other people whilst i have christians, and muslims who live around me fighting over what is right or wrong and have to tell them to get lost when they both try and get me to take their side over one another! its pathetic Myself and my family believe in looking out for our family,working hard and making sure our kids are brought up properly, This is real life! I once had a teacher tell my 4 year old if he wants everything to be good in the future he should pray to god and god will help him!!!!! How ludicrous i had to sit my child down afterward and explain that this is fantasy and the only way he would have a good future is by working hard and being realistic just like mummy and daddy!!!

I sooo feel your pain!
It is so irritating to watch people be so spiteful in the name of a "loving God."
Judgmental, usually, sometimes just downright mean. I personally believe that the masses still run this way because it is:
A) easier to follow the crowd and be accepted, which Jesus obviously did not do, btw
B) being raised to believe one way makes it mentally and emotionally difficult for many people to really think for themselves

I also believe in God, but do not necessarily rule out other beliefs if that makes sense at all...and I have absolutely nothing to do with organized religion. It makes zero sense to me. If we are supposed to love one another, how are we to do that when so many religions segregate us as people? It completely defies common sense. "My religion is the ONLY way & everyone else is going to hell." Give me a break already. In most Christian churches I went to as a kid, it was considered wrong to question the "Word of God." Excuse me? Isn't my brain a gift? Am I not supposed to use it? Hello, McFly. It is my personal belief that that is the ultimate insult to whatever deity one chooses to believe in. People were given brains to NOT question??? I don't buy that for a minute.

Great discussion, btw.

I donot approve your opinion althought i am not a theist. Religion is like a computer and a government.Every coin has two sides.Religion plays an important role sometimes in purifing human's soul.People who control the organization deside the way of religion.Actually many theories in some religion are quite persuasive.The key point is how do we people take it.

I sympathize with you for feeling this way. Really organized religion in the world has not done any good for the people which it should care for in the first place.
But I must say that there is a religion today who is trying hard to do what God has commanded and what God requires His worshippers to do.
This religion doesn't involve their members in wars which is what showing love for your fellowmen means, whatever his race or nationality is.
They believe in only what the Bible, the word of God, says and commands them to do.
They don't take part in politics which is a dirty and corrupt endeavor.
They don't have graven images to pray to and worship but only pray and worship dirctly to God who is in heaven.
They don't have leaders that act like rulers among their followers but are all equal amongst themselves.
They obey the commanded of Jesus to preach the good news of God's kingdom and that kingdom is their only hope for peace and comfort for all.
That kingdom is the kingdom that we were told to pray "YOur kindom come" and
they have hope for God's "will to be done on earth as it is in heaven."
These people are known as JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES.