Blog Assignment Stage 6
Religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. Religion isn't an impediment to society, it is a path that people follow and base their lives on. Without this some people would be lost or wouldn't find their purpose and for some people it is religion that saved them. There are many people whom were saved by religious charities and organization were without those they would too still be lost. While evidence points towards the fact that religion hurts society and the economy but it also helps bring people together, create community, and give hope. Need me remind you that our own country, the United States, started because of the religious turmoil in Britain. Without religion our country probably would not be the same as it is today and the whole world may be greatly altered.
And here's a question, did you ever think that if a so called "barbaric book" has influenced billions of people for thousands of years, and the fact that people basically sell their lives and die for it, that it is probably more than just a dogma to justify our action?
Hey Chas, thanks for your comments. I know that it isn't easy to hear your beliefs criticized, so I appreciate your effort in making arguments against my views.
ReplyDeleteYou'll find that inserting definitions verbatim from the dictionary as you did in your opening paragraph, doesn't usually help the flow of your argument. In this case it actually confused your point because, I think, that generic description put too much distance between you and your beliefs.
In general, quoting someone's opinion from reddit won't support your argument unless that person has some verifiable credentials.
Note how the data in my post came from two non partisan sources. One simply researching the general social standing of different countries, and the other a completely unrelated Gallup poll about how religious people consider themselves to be. The conclusion comes from these to unrelated things seen together.
I will be writing more about this and will answer your question on my next post. I invite you to read it and also comment on in for your final commentary.
Thanks again Chas!