Topic: Religion in our society - page 8. (Read 1867 times)
Many people belong to different religion and have different beliefs. One thing is common that all these religion’s teaches, to love one another, peace, unity, harmony etc. Every religion teaches positivity but the negativity comes in from the negative thoughts of man, quest for power and greed, this spoilt everything. You always find one bad beans in a group of beans that will affect the rest negatively. But nevertheless, the good ones will always overcome the bad ones if they’re determined for it.
I feel religion can't reduce (nor put an end) to crime in our society, in fact, Christianity as a religion does not preach that there won't be crime or evil, the scripture (Bible) mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1-2 that
"1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,", if we read the chapter further, the scripture (Bible) stated those behaviors that will be exhibited by people in the end time, this mean there would be crime, evil and even suffering in the world and there's nothing we can do about it. Yeah, it sounded appriopriate to say that religion should be able to cub evil, but it's so sad that the opposite is what we experience, and truly, nothing could be done about that, we are in the end time!
"1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,", if we read the chapter further, the scripture (Bible) stated those behaviors that will be exhibited by people in the end time, this mean there would be crime, evil and even suffering in the world and there's nothing we can do about it. Yeah, it sounded appriopriate to say that religion should be able to cub evil, but it's so sad that the opposite is what we experience, and truly, nothing could be done about that, we are in the end time!
why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
People now is hard to please them to change even their self they can't tolerate and that's people now who live in this generation. More people forgot their religion their spiritual has blinded by the advantage things like technology, Social Media and many more to influence . That's why people now has change by the time on what they want and , because of debt in life or living vulnerable and human is precious that easily to temptation but hoping that their some people still had a good righteous heart to continue doing God's will.
I believe all religion teaches peace and unity, love for one another. If everyone truly believe, respect and follow the teachings of his/her own religion everything in the world will be going smoothly. But all this happens because of the bad eggs that can be found in all these religions. No religion has 100% follower who believe and follow all the teachings of its religion hence the destruction, war and lack of unity. I believe if all religion can have at least 90-95% good followers and follow the teachings, then the world will be at peace as the good people will supersede the bad ones.
We can't really do without religion,and at the same religion has cause some damages to us in some aspects,because it looks like the Muslims are always against the christians most atimes just because they do not share thesame religious believe.War and conflicts tries to surface when they have this kind of believe,and it leads to religious intolerance.
And when one religion could not accomodate another in a particular country,the end point is war.
And when one religion could not accomodate another in a particular country,the end point is war.
Religion exists to regulate life in the entire universe so that it runs in balance. Humans without being equipped with religion or faith and only using their reason and lust to live life then they will have no limits to know what is good and what is bad. Because humans are never satisfied with what they already have, religion is needed to control human desires so as not to cause damage.
These days people tend to attach themselves to a particular religion to hide their real color. Otherwise which religion in the world supports killings and destruction of properties? So when some persons tend to cause evil to their fellow man they use religion as a shade to backup their evil works and act. It's just unfortunate religion is losing its place in society due to how it has been used by many to perpetrate evil.
The Bible says the judgment of God will start from the church because there is nothing you can't find in the church, weakness, backbiting, politics, killing, stealing and so on even the bad ones has over shadow the good ones.
The religion which is the church is now the fundamentals of corruptions so how will they change the society
The religion which is the church is now the fundamentals of corruptions so how will they change the society
Religion is used to weaken the aggressive mindset of human being in the society. According to Cuba, religion is opium which makes man to forget his actions which he would taken.
Religion can't reduced crime in the society because the poverty level in the world is higher than the rich and also the unequal level also causes crime. The rich people are oppressing the poor and that makes class struggle. So at that stage, the poor people will be forced to commit crime to survive because the religion did not provide the necessary needs for them.
Religion can't reduced crime in the society because the poverty level in the world is higher than the rich and also the unequal level also causes crime. The rich people are oppressing the poor and that makes class struggle. So at that stage, the poor people will be forced to commit crime to survive because the religion did not provide the necessary needs for them.
The world is dying and everything in it is gradually loosing value. The lifespan of man reduces everyday. Materialism now rules the world. The rich are celebrated regardless of how their wealth was made.
I have read some Holy Books of different religion and I have observed that most religious people don't practice what is written.
No religion encourage materialism. Not one supported oppression and killings. Men's choice to do evil is not the product of any religion.
The teachings of Jesus and Buddha can bring peace an equality to mankind.
I have read some Holy Books of different religion and I have observed that most religious people don't practice what is written.
No religion encourage materialism. Not one supported oppression and killings. Men's choice to do evil is not the product of any religion.
The teachings of Jesus and Buddha can bring peace an equality to mankind.
Religion is one of the major problems facing us in the world today in so many countries, we claim to be holier than thou, some people even even think or feels they are holier than our Lord Jesus Christ himself with the way they live their lives, for example in Pentecostal churches, you'll see different church members arguing on who is serving God more or best,you'll see them comparing the pastors preaching,you'll even see them trying to discriminate or find faults in the pastors preaching. This is what religion has caused, so people misunderstood the Bible and we'll be living a terrible life in the name of "living holy"
God should help us 🙏
Religion is causing damages to the world of today.
God should help us 🙏
Religion is causing damages to the world of today.
Religion has been in our society right from time even in the days of our forefathers,because they had a belief and something they worshipped whether good or bad,and they lived together without problem,therefore in today's generation,religion must be encouraged because it is that thing we belief that tends to protect us or be our God who answers us when we pray to him.
But we must try to discourage religious intolerance because it is what brings conflicts and crises in our society.
But we must try to discourage religious intolerance because it is what brings conflicts and crises in our society.
why even have religion for morality if those concepts can come outside of religion. I do not need someone frightening me into being a moral person by invoking eternal damnation if not done in such and such manner.
There's the other side to this, as well. I'd argue that it's impossible for a religious person to commit a truly selfless act, because their expectation of being rewarded for doing good things (going to heaven) is inseparable from any other motivations they may have had in performing the act.
Someone loses their pet cat and offers a $1,000 reward. They live 30 miles away. You find the cat.
If you return the cat, how can you say for certain that the reward played no part in your decision?
If you act in accordance with religious tenets, then this says zero about whether you acted ethically.
Religion practitioners are not exempt from doing awful things to others, as seen time and time again. So even full-on devotion to religion would not suddenly and magically lower crime rates. That's because in the real world we can compartmentalize, separating personal beliefs from other agendas. Religion as a set of moral guidelines is a fine concept, but religion itself did not invent those moral concepts, it merely embraced them as an addition to its beliefs (there are distinct separation between religion in terms of spirituality and in terms of morality), so the question is, why even have religion for morality if those concepts can come outside of religion. I do not need someone frightening me into being a moral person by invoking eternal damnation if not done in such and such manner. If I am not, as a person, able to come to grips with my societies morals, then my moral compass is off to begin with, and someone beating me with a stick over the head (religion) to abide by those moral standards will ultimately yield to nothing (as shown by many religious people doing amoral things).
Religion just contend for supremacy. There is no religion without Regional sentiments. No religion without dogma. No religion without manipulators. No religion without corruption controllers at the top.
Religion has divided humanity extremely.
Religion is not righteousness.
Yet, man has overlooked the greatest religion called humanity in the quest to achieve adulterated religions.
All the points you make is good and is reasonable enough to understand, but am against the point that States no regions with manipulation, so that point will be figured out for argument because some regions they practice it subsequently and no chance for it manipulation and especially the native ways of doctrine that is not reversible and can not be manipulate for something else without the awareness of their gods. So region remain constant no touched and amend the region with manipulation Religion has divided humanity extremely.
Religion is not righteousness.
Yet, man has overlooked the greatest religion called humanity in the quest to achieve adulterated religions.
why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
I think the part I've highlighted in red may be significant.Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
Many people are born into a religion, they don't actively choose that religion, it just happens to them.
Whereas people who are born into a non-religious family, who choose a religion later, are actively selecting that religion.
Perhaps people in the second scenario are more likely to try to follow the teachings of that religion?
Actually, the main basis of religion is faith. Where there is no faith, there is no religious consciousness. Whether it is through the family to enter into religious education or even from an atheist family if one comes on his/her own initiative he has to keep faith in religion.
The person who is enlightened in the light of religion from an atheist family basically tries hard to know the issues of religion, to study them. Because those of us who come from religious backgrounds know almost everything. But those who follow the path of religion on their own initiative have a lot of unknown things which they intend to know more about.
Most religious people do not know what planet are they on.
Where is heaven? Where is hell? 'Metaphysical' I bet, lol.
Religious people know diddly squat.
Actually, the main basis of religion is faith. Where there is no faith, there is no religious consciousness. Whether it is through the family to enter into religious education or even from an atheist family if one comes on his/her own initiative he has to keep faith in religion.
The person who is enlightened in the light of religion from an atheist family basically tries hard to know the issues of religion, to study them. Because those of us who come from religious backgrounds know almost everything. But those who follow the path of religion on their own initiative have a lot of unknown things which they intend to know more about.
The person who is enlightened in the light of religion from an atheist family basically tries hard to know the issues of religion, to study them. Because those of us who come from religious backgrounds know almost everything. But those who follow the path of religion on their own initiative have a lot of unknown things which they intend to know more about.
I was talking more about people who nominally belong to a religion because they are born into it, but have no real faith and no inclination to follow or even to learn the rules. Apparently 53% of the UK population is Christian, but churches are almost deserted. The number of people who would say they belong to a religion - at least in this country - is far greater than the number who actually follow it.
why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
I think the part I've highlighted in red may be significant.Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind
Many people are born into a religion, they don't actively choose that religion, it just happens to them.
Whereas people who are born into a non-religious family, who choose a religion later, are actively selecting that religion.
Perhaps people in the second scenario are more likely to try to follow the teachings of that religion?
Actually, the main basis of religion is faith. Where there is no faith, there is no religious consciousness. Whether it is through the family to enter into religious education or even from an atheist family if one comes on his/her own initiative he has to keep faith in religion.
The person who is enlightened in the light of religion from an atheist family basically tries hard to know the issues of religion, to study them. Because those of us who come from religious backgrounds know almost everything. But those who follow the path of religion on their own initiative have a lot of unknown things which they intend to know more about.
There is one thing we ought to understand here when it comes to religion and evil. One core characteristics of a Christian is forgiveness. The holy book teaches that you turn the other chick when slapped on the other. A lot of persons would never do that.
When you look at the Jihades, they believe in persecution of unbelievers in their religion yet, you would be told that, Muslim is a religion of peace and of course it is. If you look at the 5 pillars of Muslim, there is no violence about it. Yet, these persons perpetuate these evil against there neighbours. He Christian did there's some century ago and called themselves Christian crusaders.
In essence, its subject to interpretation and as such, through religion, good or evil can be perpetuated. Depending on who is preaching and the hearts that is receiving.
I want to add a little more to your statement. When you look at the Jihades, they believe in persecution of unbelievers in their religion yet, you would be told that, Muslim is a religion of peace and of course it is. If you look at the 5 pillars of Muslim, there is no violence about it. Yet, these persons perpetuate these evil against there neighbours. He Christian did there's some century ago and called themselves Christian crusaders.
In essence, its subject to interpretation and as such, through religion, good or evil can be perpetuated. Depending on who is preaching and the hearts that is receiving.
I am not going to compare Christianity or the Muslim religion. All religions should be respected.
And you know, no religion is perfect. Errors in religion occur only when we become fanatical, and bigotry leads us to the worst.
A few days ago, I saw a twitter hashtag about "Babri Mosque" that some Hindus had gone to the Mosque and vandalized. their claim was that Mosque was their temple a long long time ago. Actually, such behavior is never supported by Hinduism. Not only Hinduism but also not by any religion.
Again I've seen the news that some fake Muslims had gone to the temples of Hindus and vandalized them. why fake? cause such behavior is never supported by Islam.
The motto of every religion is to establish peace. And the incident seen in the news does not mean worship of religion but crime by worshiping religion. Religion should be practiced from the heart by avoiding bigotry.
But the unfortunate thing is that besides bigotry, some people in our society have been committing crimes using religion, you know.
After committing any crime, they survive on the pretext of religion.
And priests of the mosque, churches & temples are most involved in this work, on whom we rely in devotion. they are just playing with people's faith.
Hopefully one day these problems will be removed and our society will be able to practice pure religion.
In my opinion, adherents of a devout religion will not commit evil. Because every religion in this world does not teach evil, even religion educates us to do good according to their respective religions. Evil occurs because someone does not achieve what he wants, that is:
- Popularity
- Justice
- Position
- Perspective
The proof is that in our country there are many adherents of religions who live in harmony side by side and are full of tolerance.
There is one thing we ought to understand here when it comes to religion and evil. One core characteristics of a Christian is forgiveness. The holy book teaches that you turn the other chick when slapped on the other. A lot of persons would never do that.- Popularity
- Justice
- Position
- Perspective
The proof is that in our country there are many adherents of religions who live in harmony side by side and are full of tolerance.
When you look at the Jihades, they believe in persecution of unbelievers in their religion yet, you would be told that, Muslim is a religion of peace and of course it is. If you look at the 5 pillars of Muslim, there is no violence about it. Yet, these persons perpetuate these evil against there neighbours. He Christian did there's some century ago and called themselves Christian crusaders.
In essence, its subject to interpretation and as such, through religion, good or evil can be perpetuated. Depending on who is preaching and the hearts that is receiving.
I want to add a little more to your statement.
I am not going to compare Christianity or the Muslim religion. All religions should be respected.
And you know, no religion is perfect. Errors in religion occur only when we become fanatical, and bigotry leads us to the worst.
A few days ago, I saw a twitter hashtag about "Babri Mosque" that some Hindus had gone to the Mosque and vandalized. their claim was that Mosque was their temple a long long time ago. Actually, such behavior is never supported by Hinduism. Not only Hinduism but also not by any religion.
Again I've seen the news that some fake Muslims had gone to the temples of Hindus and vandalized them. why fake? cause such behavior is never supported by Islam.
The motto of every religion is to establish peace. And the incident seen in the news does not mean worship of religion but crime by worshiping religion. Religion should be practiced from the heart by avoiding bigotry.
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