Is religion the root of all evil ? Should it be band ?
464458
Religion was a good thing when it was created to unite the masses for the ones who designed it. Now religion is hurting the world if people need a relgious code of morals to know whats right and wrong then they should be in jail anyway. I say down with all religious propaganda and if you want to worship thats fine but dont try to press your beliefs on me.
817399
Personally, I feel that organized religion is dangerous. As well-meaning as people can be, any church organization becomes a bit cult-ish at one point or another. It's very easy to become the victim of blind faith, and even easier to lose yourself. My beliefs lie within the universe and nothing else. I pray, but I don't need any church or pastor/minister whathaveyou to direct my life in an uncomfortable way. Some people may need the structure, but it can also be very damaging. It all depends on who you are.
361521
No.... Ignorance is.  Religion is no more the cause of wars than peace, greed, hate, or the color of skin is.\n\nIf you love God and keep his commandments you love peace.
1011082
I think that this site has a good discussion. http://www.franciscan-anglican.com/The_Problem_of_Evil.htm\n\n(Nice XTC lyric references btw)
64602
I don't know what a concert prayer is, but I don't see a problem with electric guitars in church.  We have one, two acoustic guitars, two keyboards, a piano, percussion, a viola, and a cello.  The Bible says, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord."  It doesn't specify that electric guitars are not to be used.  Pianos weren't around in Bible times either, but we still use them.  There's nothing "evil" about music until you make it "evil" with lyrics or whatnot.  Any music offered to God as a true act of worship is pleasing to Him.
923410
I think you mean morality.  Anyway, religion is a means to support the ideas that gives one a reason for life.  A weakness, I say, but still a means to an end.  As well, religion gives the powers that be, especially in the past, a means of control.  Fear is your only god, and that is the message.  Don't do what we say, you suffer forever. Now that is a good selling point.  Religion is, as the quote says, the opium of the people.
539523
Money is the root of all evil
562608
Yes I only follow what my parents taught me.  They said all the other religions are evil.  My friends are all the same too.  Praise Jesus!
900845
Ignorance is the root of all evil.  It shows its ugliness throughout history.  People believing that god has directed their leaders to kill.  Belief that different races are somehow inferior.  Follow blindly the advice of a religious leader, political leader, or even a friend.  Don't be ignorant.  No more witch hunts, suicide bombers, spanish inquisitions, genocide. Stop representing beliefs as fact.Question your leaders, and even your own beliefs.  If they don't stand up to the truth, reject them.  It's time for us to develop a new system of dealing with each other, based on today's reality.  I've started,  and I need your help.  Check out my blog on yahoo 360.
641453
People who feel that way are responsible for all kinds of atrocities, because your religion devalues life.  There are even people who think a nuclear holocaust would be a good thing, for the same reason.  It's absolutely nuts, and I would urge you to seek professional help before you start killing people.
117611
No religion is perfect because it is human attempt to be closer to God.\n\nIs romance wrong?  How many people have been murdered in the name of , or as a result of, romance.\n\nMoney has certainly been used for evil.  People have done evil things in the persuit of money.  But not many people are willing to reject money as a result of all the evil that creeps up around it.\n\nThe Bible says,  "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:25-27) \n\nI'm sure there are MANY people whose religion is worthless.  They have allowed themselves to be polluted by the world, especially be the quest for power. This would be the case in ANY religion!\n\nBut does that mean religion is bad, in & of itself?  My father had the country saying.  "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater."  In other words, you don't abandon, or dispose of that which is precious just because of some dirt & filth.\n\nReligion is human's attempt at getting closer to God.  And that has to be a good thing.  That may not be your way, but don't fault them for their attempt, usless it becomes twisted for evil.
701719
Not at all. No beliefs, no probelms!\n\nKnowledge is the answer. Ignorance is the root of all evil.
230071
You should really stop and think for a second as you are the one coming across as an "idiot" here.\n\nThere are innumerable things that are negatively affecting society that are FAR worse than rap and heavy metal.  Intolerance, oppression, poverty, etc.  And yet you think that metal is causing a problem???  I've been in arenas with thousands of metalheads and not a single fight broke out.  If you think it's the message in the music that's causing a problem, actually listen to it or read some lyrics.  You'd be surprised at the lack of satanic/evil/"demoralizing" statements made.
971044
More killing has been done in history in the name of religion than for any other reason.I believe in God without a doubt,but I wouldn't walk into a church if you paid me.It's funny that I find church goers to be the most intolerant folks I've come accross.The people in church may not be evil but yes ,religion is most definetly evil and you can bet satan is happy with the divisions that religion creates.All part of his evil plan.
640709
of course!  just because a few are evil doesn't make that religious group as a whole bad, there are plenty of evil christians too
1123002
NONE of the bands you mentioned are in any way satanic. Which you would know if you took 5 minutes of time and read the lyrics. These are 80's bands who sometimes adopted satanic imagery as a way to shock people and get attention. \nIn real life, the majority of the musicians are atheist, some of then are even active christian (however sad that is). \n\nIf you're searching for actively satanic bands, try: Emperor, Mayhem, Marduk, Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, Satyricon, Enslaved, Deicide...
667875
Yes, it is.  My religion does not preach this, and it's one of the reasons that I chose to believe what I do.  Actions have consequences.  People should be made to deal with them, even if it's just a guilty conscience.