I think that religion is a business to get money for certain causes and to get ideas to make yourself feel better. For instance, the Bible had a story where Jesus saw that there had been money within the temple and he threw over the tables that it had been on and broke the temple. Now why is it okay to openly pass around bins for money? I know that people think that it is for a good cause but still, the Bible does not lie, suppossedly.
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some people believe so they have something to hang on to in time of crisis. other fear when they leave this world, they have no place to go or fear going to hell so they hang on to religion...and others use religion to control and dominate to gain power and wealth of others. in the name of god , many have abuse and many have perish in the name of god....nothing to do with god..just a weapon of mass destruction one use on others.....
94830
I beleive people are trying to find some sort of excuse for everything they do in life, and it is always easy to find some excuse or to blame somebody else. For me, it is really annoying when people put religion in everything they do, regardless of the religion.
222416
I think religion is bad.  I think people who think "my god is better than your god" are also bad.  Yes religion is a cause for many wars, much hardship, and grief.\n\nI think having faith should be enough.  I only believe in Karma.  You know, what goes around comes around.  I am not worried about after here, carpe diem.
520644
Yes, I do give food and clothing to the poor and needy...I don't believe in god...but I also don't believe in letting people starve....I do object though to organizations that I have given money to--repeatedly mailing me and asking for more money( I feel as if the money I gave all went to paper and postage); and I feel insulted when they say that they will pray for me. I don't want that.
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I am not religious.\n\nI try to always give something to homeless people when I see them in the street, even if it's just some food or a cigarette (yes i know, bad for them, but if it makes them feel a little bit better)\n\nI try to make life better for those around me, then in turn hopefully they will pass it on to others around them (if only it worked like in the movie "pay it forward" without the sad ending)\n\nI volunteered at a local salvation army (a place that gives clothes, food and other necessities to families in need)\nIn Ontario, where I live, people come to your house to pick uo old clothes that they can donate and my family and I always have something to give, even if it's still fairly new.\n\nI try to be nice to strangers, even if they are rude to me.\n\nWhen I hear people make racist, sexist, or other derrogatory comments, I say something about it, too many people just let it slide.  it's not acceptible and we need to stop it, even if it's just a 'harmless' joke. It causes anger, hatred and many other negative emotions.\n\nI agree with the asker, no ONE person can single handedly change the world.\nBut I FIRMLY believe that if we all just try a little harder, some of us more than others, we can make the world a slightly better place.  Imagine if every single person in the world did one REALLY NICE THING a day... just try to imagine it, or try to do it.  It will make you happy as well.
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no its not right and it keeps  going on and on because  there is a lot of money made on this lie.....and as for the bible...i kinda think stories were told .....a  little different than what really happened.........they got to control the people\nya  know!
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Religion is the ultimate con, it is government protected, tax free and the product they sell doesn't have to be delivered until you reach a place that doesn't exist. All religions are cults.
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By pointing out the contradictions inherent in dogmatic religion the movie made people think about religion, as you said. That frightens clergy and religious people because when you actually think about religion, analyze the rituals, traditions, hierarchies, and socio-political structures and come to your own conclusions, you may decide that religion does not deserve your financial support. It's about the money. Spiritual practice, on the other hand, is about your relationship with a higher power. Religion tries to take that relationship and turn it into a money/ power thing by placing intermediaries between you and that higher power. "Dogma" gave folks a peek of insight into that equation and scared those who do not wish to think, only to believe.
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I agree, people worship Jesus and Pastors/Ministers/Bishops/Popes/. Per God's word in the "original" Bible false Idols are Blasphemous. That has never sat well with me. As the "original" Bible stated "God is within you". Making everyone God. Meaning you have the power. I am not religious, religion is such a crock! I have studied many religions and all seem to have been basically enacted to stop humans from animalistic behavior by scaring them. All religion was created for was to keep order, stating that if you acted un-Godly you would end up in an Eternal Hell. The only problem with this is that nature still exists. In nature animals kill, rape, are homosexual, and live un-Godly. Yet most say all of God's creaturs end up in Heaven. HUH? Just live by the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you). Not for God's sake, but it really does make life easier. If you yell at someone they will yell back, if you reason with someone they will reason with you.
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You have a very good point, and I completely agree with you on this topic. If we try and force out beliefs down their throats we are no better than "the Bible thumper's". Religion is a group of people believing in the same thing, and faith is your own personal belief in something. That's how I see it, and I try not to debunk any ones beliefs, but I will admit there are times where I am really tempted to try. Yet it is still wrong to say that some ones religion is right and some one elses is not.\n\nBlessed Be.
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THAT'S GOOD...\n  you don't ask GOD for money, you have to work for it....\n\n  GOD don't give what your wants, but HE provide your needs!!!!
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I am a christian and that is a great question. Often we see the world as we wish that it was, not how it is. It seems to me that Jesus condemed the wealth in the Bible rather than encouraged it.
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There is only one way to avoid this issue: why are religions tax exempt? If they were not tax exempt, then the government could stay out of it.\n\nOrganizations that earn money and own property should be considered businesses. There should not be favorable treatment given to people who want to spend their spare time praying versus those who want to spend their spare time bowling. To each his own.\n\nJesus said it himself: Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's.
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it has nothing to do with religion - it is a retailing / media hype.\nwe are the sheep who follow their lead.
269503
Every one wants their religion to be THE BEST ONE by flaunting good deeds they try to make it so.  In the  Bible it says do not flaunt your deeds only god needs to know. (not exactly, but close) I would like to think no matter what religion you practice this should apply, I hate to think people do good just to convince others of their goodness, only you and your god or goddess or??? need to know
82501
It's just a scheme to make money. \n*sarcasticly* Unlike other religions
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I'm agnostic but no I don't feel guilty, I earn my money.  Athiests should feel less guilty than a theistic theif.\n\nIt is not hypocritical either.  It is a traditional saying on our money.  We don't agree to believe in god when we get a job or sign a check.