DanF
11-22-2004, 09:35 AM
Having made several posts in the direction of pointing out the ills of religions I thought it was time for one in defense of such.
Could it be that religions are a necessity for a society to continue to exist as a strong, growing, community? Could it be that the bond of religion brings about a unity that helps to overcome the elements that are detremental to a society? I think yes.
I believe I had rather see children taught a basic "thou shalt not do bad unto others" lesson than no lesson at all. It seems that a set of rules that require more that a mere obeying of the common law is more easily followed.
Religion seems to bring in the element of faith. It has been said that faith can move mountains. I believe faith is capable of bringing about changes in our environment. Good faith, good changes. No faith would leave the opportunity for no changes or negative changes.
If there have been mental and physical healings because of faith is this not a good thing? The good works seem to be truly worth the means.
I myself have used the term logic, when speaking of religions, but what is the logical thinking of seeing a society travel down-hill because a bond of religion is no longer holding it together? I see changes in America that I do not like since our logical thinking is forcing religion into the quagmire of fantasy. I see more people now that not only disrespect others but themselves as well. Religion can teach respect. For I can never respect you unless I respect myself. A kid going down the street yelling profanity and his underware much higher than his outer pants is not respecting himself or others. The same with the young lady with her thong showing. True' this simple act may not "harm" anyone, but the lack of respect for themselves will eventually lead to a bad end.
Most religions teach respect for ones self and others, is this not a good thing?
Borg wrote of the good things that religious people accomplish many times, does not this end justify the means? When weighed on a balance scale I believe the good of religion outweighs the bad. The radical people we have spoken of in the past are not limited to religion. These radicals would probably be just as radical without religion as with.
I tend to look at the good works being created rather than the bad for the numbers are greater.
Logic and religion can co-exist, when both are used to accomplish good things. ;)
Could it be that religions are a necessity for a society to continue to exist as a strong, growing, community? Could it be that the bond of religion brings about a unity that helps to overcome the elements that are detremental to a society? I think yes.
I believe I had rather see children taught a basic "thou shalt not do bad unto others" lesson than no lesson at all. It seems that a set of rules that require more that a mere obeying of the common law is more easily followed.
Religion seems to bring in the element of faith. It has been said that faith can move mountains. I believe faith is capable of bringing about changes in our environment. Good faith, good changes. No faith would leave the opportunity for no changes or negative changes.
If there have been mental and physical healings because of faith is this not a good thing? The good works seem to be truly worth the means.
I myself have used the term logic, when speaking of religions, but what is the logical thinking of seeing a society travel down-hill because a bond of religion is no longer holding it together? I see changes in America that I do not like since our logical thinking is forcing religion into the quagmire of fantasy. I see more people now that not only disrespect others but themselves as well. Religion can teach respect. For I can never respect you unless I respect myself. A kid going down the street yelling profanity and his underware much higher than his outer pants is not respecting himself or others. The same with the young lady with her thong showing. True' this simple act may not "harm" anyone, but the lack of respect for themselves will eventually lead to a bad end.
Most religions teach respect for ones self and others, is this not a good thing?
Borg wrote of the good things that religious people accomplish many times, does not this end justify the means? When weighed on a balance scale I believe the good of religion outweighs the bad. The radical people we have spoken of in the past are not limited to religion. These radicals would probably be just as radical without religion as with.
I tend to look at the good works being created rather than the bad for the numbers are greater.
Logic and religion can co-exist, when both are used to accomplish good things. ;)