Do you believe organized religion should be outlawed?
823127
Humanity will not be allowed to leave your solar system if you insist on clinging to your silly god concepts. The rest of the galaxy's sentient species will not tolerate such pollution  spreading to other species untouched by such rubbish.
288466
I am agnostic and I have a strong dislike for organized religion. I am a history fanatic, also a psychology/sociology major and through that course of study (and my gut feeling/common sense), I came to believe that organized religion (not paganism or necessarily polytheism as they tend to be more of a human response to nature)is and always has been a means of controlling the masses. The promise of a better life after death, the promise of an eternal hellfire for those that don't obey the rules of "God" (which usually favor the powerful and rich), the promise that the meek shall inherit the earth...all ways to ensure complacency and obedience. (Not to mention the wholly unbelievable stories of the bibles of organized religions!!) Many of those have been disproved by modern science and so the Church's stance: alter their position from "The bible is the literal account of historic fact" to "not everything in the bible is meant to be taken literally". The Church shifts it's opinion to suit the facts. It's such a sham in my opinion.\nAnyway, check out this thesis and see what you think.\nHope you enjoy it.\nhttp://forum.physorg.com/index.php?showtopic=4712
190482
Nah.  I tend to question any links between God and any religious organization that relies heavily on violent means to an end.  To me, if the basis for any religion is not the promotion of world peace, harmonious existence, and peace with nature, the religion is not a true reflection of God's will.
166738
1.  I believe the churches actually provide the chaplains, and the army just provides living expenses and transportation, etc.  I don't see how that violates the Establishment clause.\n\n2.  I would not have a problem with non-denominational or rotating denominational prayers and holiday displays.  I think religious diversity and "comparative religion" as a study would be preferable to trying to eliminate all things religious and spiritual.  This is a country with a great many religious people in it, and making secularism or materialism the only "religion" taught in public schools is a big mistake.
576133
I don't believe organized religion is "a bad thing" any more so than "being spiritual"\n\nThe key here is to remember- it isn't the religion- it's the practioners and how they interpret (or misinterpret) their religion- that's what causes disagreements between people.\n\nAfter all, Aryans claim to be Christians; that doesn't mean we're to assume all Christians are racists.
258507
Yes.  Religion is one of the top if not the top divisive issue in the world.  It has caused more war, hatred, intolerance and bigotry than anything else ever.  Most teach tolerance and love but their followers sure don't show it!  They use it as a weapon to judge and look down on people who don't believe as they do.  While it wouldn't stop all wars or problems, people will just find some other reason to be hateful, it would sure cut down on some of it!
111310
No.......if thr has to b one religion then it should b only humanity. people should not make any difference on the grounds of religion and should live as one.
952701
The Universalist Unitarians are probably the closest thing to what you are asking.\n\nNot a specific religion but more a conglomeration of them and generally, as far as religious people go, extremely welcoming and not prone to proselytizing.\n\nI am generally against y kind of organized religion because of the negative effects that seem to come from it (especially these days) but even I can't really find too much fault with them, they are all about spiritual growth and worshiping in your own way... kinda odd but different at least.
351161
I don't think it should be outlawed but i do feel a person or group should have to show good reason and get a permit prior to doing so.  How many would burn a flag in protest if it cost them money to do so.
972560
No. Separation of church and state is a must. Do you remember why so many were willing to come to this wilderness to escape religious persecution?
218284
My goodness, do you realize you are blaming religions, the one set of groups who are really trying to change these conditions?  If we removed all religion and their followers, would you really trust the remnent of mankind to run things?\n\nOh, I agree, religions are often superstitious short-cuts to what could be a reasoned, scientific, socially conscious life.  However, I don't trust you are most human beings to live such a life.  I suspect you would revert to "me, Me, ME!", and without the social constraints of religion would put little thought into your own behavior.\n\nI'd love an ordered, reasoned society.\n\nI don't think we are ready for it.  Religions are a great bandaid until we get a real cure.\n\nGive them credit for the last couple of milenium.
521801
Not all religion. I would have to say though that FUNDAMENTALIST religion IS INDEED a tool of mind control that allows a small group of people to wield enormous influence over the masses, and I think that's wrong.
355336
ALL religion causes violence and intolerance of others. Do away with all organized religion, not just Islam.
162484
Of course not!! In the United States to do so would make our country run by religion.  That in itself is wrong from any perspective.  Those countries which have such laws are going down a slippery slope that is detrimental to individual freedoms.
623696
Yes,you're very right to say so.Many religions are wrong but there try is to abuse other religions.Many religions have wrong laws and teachings but they always try to attack on other religion.
733950
it is rather disgusting and I believe that it goes to show that Islam is a religon of evil and should be outlawed.\nAnything that spews hatred should be outlawed. Its not communism in any way. As murder and segregation is outlawed because its obviously acts of hatred; so should Islam.
1134264
Yeah, kinda silly isn't it? You can tell this religion was founded by a very evil man, can't you? \n\nI'm with you all the way...