Do you think it is more important to be Religious or Educated?
414803
EDUCATION !!\nThan of course you can judge and think by yourself looking up the religious things..\n(I don't sound educated at the moment..but I'm tired !)
572551
i don't think so becasue it might interfere with your education, which i thinki is more important
922458
Yes, of one sort or another.  Considering that religion is really just a way of explaining the world around us, and considering that some branches of science require just as much faith as some religions, we can assume that (in one form or another) we will always have religion.
320036
Absolutely not.  I honestly believe that I am not religious just for any reward of afterlife.  I believe that doing what is right is good for its own sake.  And I believe that being religious in my case helps me to be good.
474338
Living in an extremely religious country I'm afraid I have to agree with you. \nThe most educated and knowledgeable people I know are atheists, agnostics, secular humanists.\nI don't think it's a coincidence.
10251
Yes!  Sex is a natural occurance for humans and I think the better educated the person then they can hopefully make better educated decisions.  \n\nI do believe though that parents should be aware that the class is going to be taught that way they can add their own information if wanted or keep their kids from the class for religious or personal reasons.
367223
Religions do not encourage the individual to explore. The books simply tell you what to believe, and in case you need any further convincing they add stuff like "Do not question God" and "Those who doubt are condemned."\n\nI have read books and magazines about the world, about the universe, about life and all its wonder. All that amazing knowledge that is available out there make teachings of religion seem juvenile and archaic by comparison. I know things that a religious man could never fathom.\n\nI don't think I'm smarter than a religious person. No, the difference isn't in how smart we are. The difference between me and a religious person is that I choose to exercise my intellect.
630676
Jim, sometimes I think you are brilliant and other times I just don't understand you...\n\n\nEducation is important. Assuming we are discussing faith: People should know what / why they believe things and not have a completely blind faith.
1072448
I think understanding is more important.
777437
I certainly can, in our civil society religion shouldn't matter.  In fact however, it does and I prefer to know not so much the religion but how devout the politician is--the more devout, the less I like them because the more likely they are to let their religion color their decisions.  I don't want anybody forcing their religion or the implicit results of their religion on me.
74621
the following Wikipedia article links some studies.  Personally, I think that such a relation likely exists, but not due so much to greater intelligence of those without religion, but because a) academic institutions can be hostile toawrd people of faith, 2) non-religious people are more likely to seek divine purpose and meaning in academic pursuits, while religious people seek meaning from religious pursuits, and 3) intelligent/educated people are going to place more faith on the powers of human intellect than those who do not have such values.
180115
It isent. I study all religions. I have a bumper sticker that says: God is big, hes in every religion. Religion is just a foundation for you to seek in the begining of your path and try to get you in the right path of enlightment. But being spiritual and religion really go hand in hand. Believing there is a higher power or god or whatever you choose to call god.. and knowing hes omnipresent is a good start.
1150489
I dislike it.  It promotes segregation and negativity.  I would prefer a "Say yes to Education" or something of the like.  Because only through education can we stop these religious fanatics from strapping bombs to their waists and running into large crowds. Education will boost self esteem which will finally help us rid ourselves of the need of organized religion.
89367
I personally think that religion is what everone thinks they should know to be a good person.  Spirtual I think is not commercialized but what your heart tells you is the right thing.  It is something so wonderful that you and only you knows the secret.
521101
Well, not really. I guess that's why knowledge is so important. So that you can figure it out which one is diamond and which one is fake. So honestly, if you believe in something, it's because of your knowledge that make you feel that way.\n\nProof? Compare the intellect of any real successful and religious(not because his mom says so) people with morons. Much different.\n\nI take it you refer to religion choice. Just investigate whatever you feel suspicious about and increase your knowledge along the way. Sooner or later, you'll find the real answer to your problem.
345496
They are more important to the tax collector, however churches are very important because they give society a connection to something that is more important than just the day to day wants and desires.  Life is more important than just what you own, or what movie you saw last, or the last party you went to.
236708
I believe in God, but religion is to binding. There are good values in every religion. Everyone beleves differently, but when any religion is broken down, God is the basis. So to me religion is not important, and does not limit me to my worship in the lord.