Why do some religions think that their religion is better then the other? I believe that god is big he/she is everywhere. Read this letter it's very interesting..\n\nhttp://www.gnosticallyspeaking.com/inspiration/letteraznaom.html
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I love the letter, its fantastics and brings many points together. Very good. It will piss of fundamentalists, I think that when you have certain believes in your family for generations it is hard to be told when you grow up that what your parents said about religion was only part of the truth. Religion brings a lot of political and power play into its dogma and so that also brings alot of anger and agression against other beliefs.
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Who needs a church? Who says you have to pray inside of a certain building in order to be saved? Can't you pray just as well at your own home? My church is nature, which I guess makes it where ever I choose to stop and worship the Gods, Goddesses, and Ancestors. And as far as the door-to-door religious sales people. They are upset and their panties are in a bunch because the whole world isn't part of their religion. They're angry because there are other religions out there besides their own. They'll only be happy when they've converted everyone to their faith. Too bad people like me aren't convertable.
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Why do people always assume that athiests are nonbelievers out of ignorance? A lot of us are learned enough about various religions to have the capacity to question the beliefs man has created for himself.
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why would "god" pray? that is the stupidest thing ive ever heard, i dont even believe in god but if god prayed he wouldnt be god, whomever he prayed to would be considered god. Prayer implies asking and thanking a divine being higher than you.
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I am a Deist.  We believe in God, but do not believe in holy texts.  So there is a whole religion out there that believes in God, but no texts.
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Because people cannot think for themselves. They need to have a set of "guidelines" made to follow. Other people can't believe in themselves because they see believing in gods as a bigger cause, so to speak.
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Normally I would just post a link to the previous answer, but I want to be sure that you read this, so I'm going to cut and paste my answer from a previous post that I made:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Ah9yXNiCcb0dEXnmauCUf58jzKIX?qid=1006021512780\n\nThe question was: Why do so many athiests, agnostics, pagans, and other assorted scoffers show up on the religion thread?\n\nHere is the answer I gave:I know that I have written several responses to this question. However, I now have too many answers to sort through and find the ones I'm thinking of. (New features needed!)\n\nSo, I'll start from scratch.\n\nFirst of all, I resent being lumped in with "assorted scoffers." I believe that I have been nothing but curteous to the people of faith here. I openly deny their belief-system. They openly deny mine. That's fine. We have, however, engaged in some very respectful debate, much to the benefit (I hope) of both sides. I know that my beliefs have not changed, but my preconceptions about young-Earth Christians have been shattered by some of the people I have found here. I think that they are wrong, but I am thrilled to have the opportunity to debate with them without resorting to name-calling or rudeness.\n\nGranted, this requires an openness on both our parts. I think that their faith is "wrong." They think that my lack of faith is "wrong." This is where most people get hung up and debate can go no further. If someone disagreeing with you is "offensive," you're stuck. Once you accept this disagreement, you are quite free to exchange ideas. This is what I have found here (for the most part.)\n\nAs for why I spend so much time in the religion and spirituality forum, I see faith as playing a huge role in the lives of everyone in the world, be they moderate Muslims, fundamentalist Christians, Pagans, or Atheists like myself.\n\nIn my supposedly free country I see gays discriminated against due to faith. People who would never think of using the N-word openly hate and criticize homosexuals for what they are, not who they are. \n\nI see medical advances that could help millions of people stymied by arguments that have their basis in faith. Stem cell research could potentially ease the suffering of billions around the globe, but people of faith stand in the way.\n\nWe are currently involved in what may or may not be a holy war. This is an issue of faith.\n\nOur current government supports "faith-based initiatives" in what may be a breach of The Constitution itself.\n\nI know that faith helps people sleep at night. This doesn't undo the tremendous amount of suffering it has inflicted at every turn of history. \n\nI see faith as a problem, and would like to encourage people to put aside their myths and embrace reason. However, I realize that this is futile. As Jonathan Swift said, "It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into."\n\nThat said, I think that Yahoo Answers provides a wonderful opportunity to try to see where other people are coming from. I disagree with the Christians (and Muslims and Pagans...), but I think it is very important for me to try to understand them. I would hope that they will try to understand me. Once we find some common ground and some mutual respect, we can truly start to talk about things.\n\nI hate the name-calling. The largest problem I have with religion is that it is divisive. I feel that this is the most important aspect of faith that needs to be removed from the equation. Name-calling is also divisive and does not fit into my attempts to act reasonably.\n\nI feel that I deny, but do not scoff. I embrace and enjoy open debate. I think that the things discussed here are important. I'd like to think that some of the things I have to say are pertinent. \n\nIf you want a place for only Christians (for example) to exchange ideas, there are plenty of places on the web for th
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If god created us in his image ? He must have been pretty confused . He did not get it right as we are all different.Most of us are ugly and decrepit and crazy Maybe that's why there are so many gods and religions ? Man a god like creature. NEVER
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Religion is filled with contradictions. Most religious people claim to be tolerant and forgiving, but they are actually some of the least tolerant and forgiving people. Christianity is one of the universal religions, in that they always try to spread. Some (not all) religious people will always try and convert you. It's like you don't count in that "love all" until you're one of them. If you were to ask someone, Is love all inclusive? and Is God love? Most will say yes. And in that reasoning, God is love, and so therefore He is all inclusive. But then ask them why they are being so narrow-minded and excluding you for not having their faith. Then comment on their lack of love and lack of belief in God to be all inclusive. Me, I stay away from organized religions. Too much of a headache.
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Good Question, although you got a little lost in your typing there. \n\nI have to agree with your premise though. All in all, I think, and remember this is just my opinion, that you're on the right track. I think it's how a person lives and treats him/her self and others, that really matters. \nIf God really wants everyone to be one religion or another, there has to be some wiggle room in the end for those who just didn't know the difference or who were simply confused over the enormity of it all. \nPersonally I'm a God fearing Agnostic. Meaning I believe in God, but I don't believe in any one specific religious view of God. I know my actions towards others is a reflection of Gods' plan and if I'm cruel then I'm doing evil. \nIf I help someone out of my own kindness then I'm doing God's work.\nI don't believe God watches each of us individually, that's why He gave us free will. \nWe as individuals must look inward to find peace, love and goodness. Each of us must reach that place to pull out the goodness and extend it to our neighbors.
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If religion makes people fear god and do good, then its fine. but if it divides ppl, then we dont need religion. My take is that all religions lead to one god who is one and the same the diff been that we call him by diff names but he is one and the same. But somehow I guess we would have been well off without religions..as they have now become means to divide ppl
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EXACTLY. The reason is because they wanted their god to be above all others. Although they are all the same---mythical.\nThey wrote the lines in the Bible where it says that he can't have a name or whatever, for pride--- to rise above other religions.\nWhat's worse than non-tolerance for other religions? I don't know anything that is.
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You may have created a new oxymoron.  Evolved religion.  Religious fanatics tend to be UNBENDING in their beliefs.  I just can't see the major religions getting together and coming up with something that they all can worship and still cover all their basic needs.
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Well, I think religion is too close a word for it. I think it's belief structures in general (as atheism can't really be called a religion, but are as closed off as everyone else). But here's the real conundrum.....religions are based on people usually preaching tolerance, forgiveness, and an openness to the world around them (all good ideas)........then they establish a church/temple/holy circle and it's all about one side versus another. Now, do churches/temples/whatever want to dominate one's soul, money and personal freedom? absolutely. Religion, like race, is merely geographical, and in the end, everyone is the same. We should keep it to Good Ideas and leave Beliefs where they belong, silently sitting next to Opinions.\n\nBut hey, that's just my Opinion. :P
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I push religion in peoples  faces because I got in trouble for pushing my breasts in their faces. \n\nTo the people above me who said something about posting this question in the religion and spirituality section of yahoo answers. Where in the hell else would you post this? \n\nI think most people try to push their religion on others because if they are wrong they don't want to be the only one. Really let's face it. People aren't noramally inclined to share things that are really that good.
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I should imagine that God hates all religions.  Most wars have been fought in the name of one religion or another - and all in His name!  I should think he's fed up to the back teeth with it all.  All that is really required is for us to love one another; to treat each other with respect and compassion; to acknowledge God as our creator, and to have a personal dialogue with Him in the form of prayer.  To this end, I don't think He cares one iota where we choose to pray.
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As it is in life, different religions cannot live in harmony. I personally belong to no religion, and find it easy to tollerate and co-exist with people of other religions. Maybe this is a lesson the children of the future need to be taught.