Religion is just a crutch to support peoples insecurities. Discuss.?
402461
i think some people use it that way. but that's why true Christianity is so great. it's not really a religion. it's more of a way of life. but i do agree that people manipulate religion and use it as a crutch. it can create rules that make the feel secure, but they can twist the rules to fit what they want to do.
638964
Demoralisation due to lack of religion.
402140
I think our religious beliefs are a reflection of our fears. By showing them, we expose ourselves to others and become vulnerable. This makes us hate ourselves for being weak and hate others for seeing our weaknesses. Maybe one day we will be evolved and intelligent enough to come out of the dark and leave our fears and prejudices behind.
402951
People need something to give them 'hope' in life. Without any forms of demanding religion, the entire human culture would be in a state of chaos with no 'moral rights'.
722668
It's not so much the religions as it is the politics of the religion. Having faith is just having a belief - it's the religious DOGMA (telling you how to live, etc.) thay causes the problems. Why everyone wants to think that everyone else should believe in their particular brand of faith is beyond me. Why can't we all just get along. Different strokes for different folks, is what I say.
340647
nowadays, I don't think that religion is something acceptable by anyone.\nIt is not even a cosmetic, it is just a tranquilizer for the symptoms while they remain.
172505
Some religions help, some religions hurt. There is truth and there is error. And even among those who know the truth, some are not willing to live it.
157517
I personally believe that faith and religion serves an important role in society.  I feel that it gives people something to believe in when there is nothing else, it helps people to keep going when they are have no other reason.  It gives people confort and helps pulls them through the  most difficult of times.\n\nIt has also helped to establish societal norms for what behavior is considered acceptable and what isn't, to determination what is considered good versus evil.
600798
I once was a religious person but something in my faith wasn't right so i decided to give up on God. I ve started rading phylosophy and got to the idea that God doesn't help us and religion is for the ones that are weak. But let me tell you something. It isn't all about believing. YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING. And you have to work hard to achieve the real faith.If you have a Bible open it and read something. You will find out that only weak persons give up faith not the strong ones.
858375
Every religion is under attack by somebody, or some group... not just Christanity... so get over it.   Just believe in your religion,,, and quit crying about it.  People will always talk about what you believe in.  Get Over It.
652223
The more eccentric a religion is the more they need to "push" it onto others.  If you feel that you are constantly being "convinced" about religion, maybe it is time to revisit your faith.
619581
True, religion is a detrimental force in society.  It promotes lemming-like behavior.  Worse yet it promotes gang mentality where if you are not part of the gang you are looked down on or even killed.
605106
Freud had a lot to say about how we understand religion.  The (our) father being the dominant position.  People need something to believe in and someone to show them the way.  We are truly weak creatures...well...not all of us are...but A LOT of us really don't think before we invest our faith.
609769
It's always been this way since the dawn of creation. People become emotional over religion. It's one of those hot button topics that will always be. Rather than fighting over religion, I wish everyone would be happy everyone has their own beliefs and respects that.
42819
I certainly feel that way. Religion provides people \nwith a sense of comfort in dealing with all the difficulties in life. As Karl Marx first said "Religion is the opium of the masses". Opium is a highly addicitve heroin-like substance that is a pain-killer and mood enhancer.
680020
Yeah I think society and culture have some influence on the weak, they follow blindly. I have asked many of my friends what they believed in and they just said they believe in what their parents believe and that is the only reason which means they are weak. True religion stands on its own regardless of whether those who are around it favor it as a majority or not =)
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.