I just wish more people would think for themselves rather than just take the word of others on the important issues in life. (pingrid)
This. This is why I dislike religion in any shape or form. It also connects to my dislike of people following someone obediently, like dogs on a leash. And it is the source of my love for academia, as one of the things I learned there is that everything should be doubted until convincingly proved otherwise, and then an open mind is still needed. But then, I can live with doubt and the consequenses of my own actions, which some people are incapable of. And I do think that is the main reason people turn to religion, teachings of love and such notwithstanding.
One good point on the wealth of the big religions, from an art historians pov: the art created in its name is amazing, as is the architecture. There are some problems with that too, but that is a whole other kettle of fish.
That got a bit ranty, but that seems to be the fashion here...;) Brammers, I adore you for discussing this and letting us vent our opinions. ♥
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This. This is why I dislike religion in any shape or form. It also connects to my dislike of people following someone obediently, like dogs on a leash. And it is the source of my love for academia, as one of the things I learned there is that everything should be doubted until convincingly proved otherwise, and then an open mind is still needed.
But then, I can live with doubt and the consequenses of my own actions, which some people are incapable of. And I do think that is the main reason people turn to religion, teachings of love and such notwithstanding.
One good point on the wealth of the big religions, from an art historians pov: the art created in its name is amazing, as is the architecture. There are some problems with that too, but that is a whole other kettle of fish.
That got a bit ranty, but that seems to be the fashion here...;)
Brammers, I adore you for discussing this and letting us vent our opinions. ♥