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by Townsie on May 23rd, 2005

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Why can't we abolish religion once and for all?

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  • by RedJohn on October 18th, 2005

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    I am intrigued not only by the question itself, but the manner in which it has been worded. How would one "abolish" religion and spirituality "once and for all", something that has been a part of mankind for as long as records of any kind exist. Is it something that is an annoyance to humanity? I suppose if one had a magic wand that could be used to miraculously change something elemental in human nature, it might be possible. A simply breathtaking concept - perhaps even breathtakingly arrogant.

    So let me ask one big question: why? What is it about "religion" that would warranty the extreme effort of "abolish[ing]" it?

    Is it because one can assemble a historical case that human tragedies have occurred because of the intolerance of religious people? Sorry, history abounds in cases where some people over here have behaved atrociously to some people over there for no better reason than their choice of parents. Mankind has never needed the excuse of religion to be cruel and inhumane.

    Is it because we, as humans, are creatures of rational thought and no longer have a need for religion? Sorry, because many people feel that rationalism is an inadequate answer. A majority of people believe in the some aspect of spirituality, be it an organized religion or just an essential component of humanity. Simply existing as a biochemical machine which, one day, stops working is not enough for most people. Most people feel that there is something more, whatever it may be. And given humanity's track record, simply being rational is not much to believe in.

    Is it because the concepts that religions and spirituality are based on cannot exist? I don't know about you, but I haven't seen conclusive proof either way. The theory of the Big Bang does not negate spirituality.

    Is it because religion is simply obsolete, that we have moved beyond the need for primitive comfort beside the flickering fires of our past? Perhaps some people have, but a majority feel that there are spiritual needs in this world that might make it a better place to live in, both personally and with respect to our fellow travellers.

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    • Perfecto! :)

      lilly42

      by lilly42 on December 27th, 2005

    • Religion and spirituality are two different things. Religion is man made. Spirituality is from God.

      Alatea

      by Alatea on January 16th, 2006

    • Love this answer, just a little add. Isn't any system of belief (especially that cannot be proven) a religion? And sorry folks, but evolution and the big bang are as factual as any religion.

      sheenashark

      by sheenashark on November 22nd, 2006

    • You say that people threaten believers, torture, and even kill people of with faith... But if you look throughout history.. Its always been the people of faith doing this. Religion has done nothing for this planet other than cause the needless deaths of countless millions of people. Its strange, we look at children and smile at their blind faith in Santa, the easter bunny, tooth fairy.. But we would consider an adult that would still believe in such things as crazy or insane. So why do we discredit one figment of the imagination and not another? Atleast Santa has never forced people to obey morbid ritual sacrifices or else face an eternity of being burned alive in a torturing pit of damnation.
      I think that is what saddens me more than anything... That right there.. Knowing that people would rather have faith in a horrible monster that would devour his own children in a fit of rage rather that believe in something nice and kind, something that does not persecute anyone. END RELIGION!

      ravious

      by ravious on October 29th, 2007

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