Which Religion is the best!

[karter]

i forgot Taoism yh that too

[buttons]

I think all religions are wrong. I know most people seem to disagree with me but I think they just promote segregation, people thinking they're better than others, terrorism and favouritism (in schools, etc). I can't see anything good coming from any religion.

not that i disagree but just the good nature of some people who have religious beliefs that they might not have if they weren't religious, yes there's lots of beliefs promoting hate but not all. don't think u can generalize all religion like that or even one religion. u get good n bad in each, they interpret their religion differently. used to go to church and they were the nicest people u could meet, did charity and soup n sweets for homeless etc u do get the odd extremist but it's the same w/ people without religion

[Empired]

not that i disagree but just the good nature of some people who have religious beliefs that they might not have if they weren't religious, yes there's lots of beliefs promoting hate but not all. don't think u can generalize all religion like that or even one religion. u get good n bad in each, they interpret their religion differently. used to go to church and they were the nicest people u could meet, did charity and soup n sweets for homeless etc u do get the odd extremist but it's the same w/ people without religion

That's true for individuals but it always seems to me that the bad in the religion always seems to outweigh the good people do. I think religion looks good on paper but in practice it always ends up being taken over by terrorists, bible bashers, those creepy christian child rapists or whatever who just make the whole religion look bad if that makes sense

[buttons]

yh that's what am saying, that's a majority of people & their bad shouldn't overlook the contribution of the good people. like good stuff about religion is never put on the news, only bad stuff is hence y everyone so against it all

[GommeInc]

But it's actually a religion...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gos...ghetti_Monster

Even if it wasn't, the whole point of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is entirely relevant (there's about as much evidence for it than there is for God seems to be the ultimate point). That post has a point, so the moderator's edit to a relevant post is pointless - which surely is worse? Can he be sacked or disciplined for being uneducated about the Flying Spaghetti Monster? He ultimately should not get involved moderating a forum he doesn't have a clue about or even the topic that's being discussed. Sometimes moderators just seem to want to destroy discussion rather than protect it :/ It's even worse saying he has no intention - if you're that lazy don't get involved and leave the discussion as it is. It's incredibly frustrating when they do that :/

Also all religions hold the same values. What makes them different are the individual groups and people who interpret it for either their own gain or the value of the society in which they hold a position over. Religion isn't necessarily the problem, but the followers.

[Kardan]

Even if it wasn't, the whole point of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is entirely relevant (there's about as much evidence for it than there is for God seems to be the ultimate point). That post has a point, so the moderator's edit to a relevant post is pointless - which surely is worse? Can he be sacked or disciplined for being uneducated about the Flying Spaghetti Monster? He ultimately should not get involved moderating a forum he doesn't have a clue about or even the topic that's being discussed. Sometimes moderators just seem to want to destroy discussion rather than protect it :/ It's even worse saying he has no intention - if you're that lazy don't get involved and leave the discussion as it is. It's incredibly frustrating when they do that :/

Also all religions hold the same values. What makes them different are the individual groups and people who interpret it for either their own gain or the value of the society in which they hold a position over. Religion isn't necessarily the problem, but the followers.

Apparently the edit stands because the user accepted the warning

[Brad]

This thread is a ticking time bomb. There are those who are not going to automatically agree with others who feel their religion is right. Most believe in a religion based upon their family background, and heritage- where some believe in a religion because of what country they are from, and it's the norm to do so.
Personally, I am a Christian. I have been one since 2008, so I haven't been a Christian for that long. From living for the world, to living with a purpose- and knowing that I will be in heaven afterwards does not make me feel superior to others. I have been in the shoes of those who do not believe in God. Heck, my whole family does not believe- but it definitely is a choice.

And to those who feel that religion is to promote segregation, I am sorry; that is not how Christianity is supposed to be like, it is to bring unity to all people, accepting one another- maybe not liking what they are doing, but not to discriminate against them.
Even Christianity has had its fair share of those who thought they were listening to God's voice, and started causing segregation.
Jesus, when he was preaching, told the disciples to love one another as you love yourself. So, I do have to apologize to those who have the preconception that Christianity is a group of believers at think they are better than everyone else.

Because let's be honest; we're all sinners, I am a sinner, but there is the power of grace, and mercy from Jesus himself, that was shown that day that allowed me to stand before God.

[Empired]

And to those who feel that religion is to promote segregation, I am sorry; that is not how Christianity is supposed to be like, it is to bring unity to all people, accepting one another- maybe not liking what they are doing, but not to discriminate against them.
Even Christianity has had its fair share of those who thought they were listening to God's voice, and started causing segregation.
Jesus, when he was preaching, told the disciples to love one another as you love yourself. So, I do have to apologize to those who have the preconception that Christianity is a group of believers at think they are better than everyone else.

While religion is not supposed to cause segregation, it almost always does. I have no problem with people if they want to be a Christian or whatever, but I really don't like it when they shove it in my face. (I do actually mean shove it in my face, like the man in town who keeps telling everyone that they're going to hell but that's okay.) I know that's not what Christianity and other religions are about but it always ends up with the believers wanting more people to join the faith and they'll do some weird things to make that happen.. Actually, saying that, atheists seem to spend a lot of their time trying to make religious people see the "gaps in their faith" or whatever..

[Brad]

While religion is not supposed to cause segregation, it almost always does. I have no problem with people if they want to be a Christian or whatever, but I really don't like it when they shove it in my face. (I do actually mean shove it in my face, like the man in town who keeps telling everyone that they're going to hell but that's okay.) I know that's not what Christianity and other religions are about but it always ends up with the believers wanting more people to join the faith and they'll do some weird things to make that happen.. Actually, saying that, atheists seem to spend a lot of their time trying to make religious people see the "gaps in their faith" or whatever..

It's always going to be a never-ending battle between religions. There are some who take "preach the good news" to the negative, and there are some people here where I live that are like that and it makes me sad because that's not Christianity should be portrayed.
In the end. It is a personal choice whether to believe in a religion. The more someone shoves a religion in your face, the least likely you are to even consider looking into it.
Although there's not a lot of people who even want to talk about religion, but everyone has an opinion

[buttons]

While religion is not supposed to cause segregation, it almost always does. I have no problem with people if they want to be a Christian or whatever, but I really don't like it when they shove it in my face. (I do actually mean shove it in my face, like the man in town who keeps telling everyone that they're going to hell but that's okay.) I know that's not what Christianity and other religions are about but it always ends up with the believers wanting more people to join the faith and they'll do some weird things to make that happen.. Actually, saying that, atheists seem to spend a lot of their time trying to make religious people see the "gaps in their faith" or whatever..

if religious people are trying to promote good then i really don't think it much of a problem, maybe a little annoying but no reason for atheists to begin to pick apart their religion and discriminate against them
its only problematic once they preach that their way is the only/right way eg homosexuality is wrong yaddyyaya
honestly doesn't bother me religious people askin if i would listen to their beliefs bc I know many of them believe and ARE doing right, like i mentioned before with them giving free food to homeless, raising money for charity et