grape swisha
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so i was thinkin and i honestly think that religion has done more bad than good in the world. anyways i would like some opinions and why.
Religion Has Done More Bad Than Good
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Johnny Retro
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For the past 2000 years 95% of the worlds wars were about religon..
Your completly right.
Your completly right.
grape swisha
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exactly my thoughts. it seems most wars are religion based.
~MoE~
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you know i fully agree, like look at the police raids over in aus with all the terrorist and all that planning to take out a army base all be cos of there religion beliefe over in there contry, just makes me so pissed off,
DaBeatGoezOn
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It's not exactly religion that's to be blamed here, it's the fact that most people hate to see someone have a different opinion on their religion, or belief. They just don't want to accept the fact that others have different opinions for themselves. You disagree with them, and they think you're the "enemy" or some bullshit.
That's why I think some of the best people in the world, who can respect other people's beliefs and accept people for what they believe in, are atheists.Religion isn't bad itself, its the fact that the followers of the religion don't want to understand and accept other people's beliefs and practices.
The day humans learn to accept people and respect their beliefs, will be the day when the world won't be as bad as it is. It'll never become perfect, we all know that, but at least we can frown upon the people who fight and wage wars just to prove to the other guy that his "religion" rules.
Cheers
That's why I think some of the best people in the world, who can respect other people's beliefs and accept people for what they believe in, are atheists.Religion isn't bad itself, its the fact that the followers of the religion don't want to understand and accept other people's beliefs and practices.
The day humans learn to accept people and respect their beliefs, will be the day when the world won't be as bad as it is. It'll never become perfect, we all know that, but at least we can frown upon the people who fight and wage wars just to prove to the other guy that his "religion" rules.
Cheers
Bud Frosty
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My Grandfather was in Brazil around 1926 on a National Geographic expedition to find an expedition that had disappeared the year before. He told me of the 'Christian' missionaries that were also in the area at the time. He said they always had both hands full; their bible in one and a sack for the gold they would pilfer along the way in the other. Oh yeah, the missionary position is what they would use when some poor,young,heathen,native girl needed some 'DEMONS' driven out of her. And they always convinced their deciples to shun or kill the nonbelievers.
P.S.- Some of the natives weren't as dumb as they looked though. A few of these missionaries would be skinned alive and left for the insects and other local critters to finish off.
P.S.- Some of the natives weren't as dumb as they looked though. A few of these missionaries would be skinned alive and left for the insects and other local critters to finish off.
wm2009
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Uhhh that wasn't actually the message of Jesus.
Damn priests.
CrackerJax
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Religion is simply a pre science view of a mysterious world. The world was VERY mysterious in the times of antiquity. Man has always felt a need to explain his surroundings, and without the foundational benefit of science, simply made it up to fit as he went along.
Today, we are faced with a great population who cling to the old way of explaining things, even AFTER being shown most of the assumptions made by religion are dead wrong.
People LIKE to be superstitious.....but at the same time we have TWO religions (Islam & Christianity) which are CULT based. They NEED and WANT you to believe. There in lies the problem.
That's why I have a soft spot for some religions. I've never had a Buddhist or a Jew knock on my door and try to convert me.
Today, we are faced with a great population who cling to the old way of explaining things, even AFTER being shown most of the assumptions made by religion are dead wrong.
People LIKE to be superstitious.....but at the same time we have TWO religions (Islam & Christianity) which are CULT based. They NEED and WANT you to believe. There in lies the problem.
That's why I have a soft spot for some religions. I've never had a Buddhist or a Jew knock on my door and try to convert me.
Bud Frosty
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These missionaries would give the natives an ultimatum;
Believe all (good christian,go to HEAVEN)
or
Believe nothing (dirty heathen,burn in the fiery pits of hell)
And people wonder why white folk aren't trusted in third world countries. It's not necessarily our politics.
growthspurt
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I just recently in my life decided that I would choose to believe in facts and science. I have been happy, but have realized one thing, you need to be a stronger person once you give up your beliefs as you now have NOONE to blame for bad things... do you get my drift.. its been a hard transition...
So true man.
Also the biggest unknown, death, is made easier with a religion.
Many people cling to the hope they will see family/friends in an after life. Without that hope death for some people would be a lot worse i think.
Sometimes ignorance truly is bliss.
CrackerJax
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Yes, religion is the EASY way out. It takes a certain mental discipline to live without myth. I commend you....it will pay dividends to you.
Bud Frosty
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Remember "The Churchlady" on SNL ?
I went to church with her, she was a real TWAT. Going camping and fishing with your dad instead of going to church was SATANS work. ( SATAN NTASA SANTA-same guy by the way)
I went to church with her, she was a real TWAT. Going camping and fishing with your dad instead of going to church was SATANS work. ( SATAN NTASA SANTA-same guy by the way)
Bud Frosty
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What's the carnival got to do with it?
Bud Frosty
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I like the carnival.