Did not see this topic in any of the thread titles. So, is it good or bad? Without a doubt in my mind, religion is a good thing.
If you need something to believe in its undoubtedly a good thing it brings community and a sense of belonging. On the other hand how much death and destruction has been carried out in the name of religion.
I would say religion is basically a good thing (I'm religious so maybe I'm being biased) but a lot of religions have fanatical people which is a bad thing.
Bad bad bad. Religion is holding back our species. Napoleon Bonaparte said it best "Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.”
Religion can be both good and bad. One thing is certain It certainly has played a pivotal role in the make up of all our civilisations
Religion is man's interpretation of God, in my opinion. And man screws up everything. Either believe, or don't. The minute you start following someone's else's belief or their "way to believe" you become "religious"; in my opinion.
Religion is a stop sign. The most important thing a human being can do in his life is to figure out why he exists her on earth. He contemplates this in his mind and wonders why. It's a kin to the meditative state. However, when religion of any title floods this person's mind he ceases to ponder this because when he asks himself that question he says "I'll just look in this book for the answer. Then he joins the mob of blind followers.
I just wrote a lengthy reply here over the course of a few hours but sadly my browser decided to have a bit of a fit and crash so its all gone, urgh! unfortunately the draft feature was not helpful either. Posting this to remind myself later to get back to this topic and try again!
