Is Religion the root of all Evil?

[Curley]

Ok, i am not hating on Religion i want honest opinions i myself am an Atheist but i do not condemn nor attack others for beliefs unless you push them on me by force then i get defensive, i was raised a Catholic forced into private school for 9 years of my life (worst years of my life) i became an Atheist about a year but i had not been public about it for many reasons.

Thoughts on Religion i have: I actually like the philosophy of some eastern religions (Buddhism and Taoism mostly) but much of the violence is karmic retribution carried out by the most ideologically extreme people on either side of the spectrum. Keep in mind, all christians stood behind a "Holy war" in 1312 against the muslim nations. Most soldiers brought back priceless artifacts as the visible spoils of war, making me wonder what all we did not see. Objectively speaking, seeing that most muslim extremists barley have power let alone a system of state controlled information and education (aka workforce programming) they in all likelihood are still passing down war stories, essentially holding a grudge against a nation that A. Conquered and dominated much of the globe B. Spawned the modern enemy of islam, America.

I'm encouraging any sort of input what FK thinks thanks guys

- Curley

 

[Guilt]

I dont appreciate you saying religion causes issues cause it doesnt, it is people like you who dont believe who cause all of this. Shun the non-believers.

 

[Curley]

I dont appreciate you saying religion causes issues cause it doesnt, it is people like you who dont believe who cause all of this. Shun the non-believers.

Mike, no i want actual responses lmfao

 

[Prepare]

I am firm on saying religion does spark conflict. However, root of all evil? That's too far of a stretch.

 

[Cyborg]

I believe that religion causes many issues. Start of many wars and issues. Fuck religion.

 

[Nevermind]

Religion is a plague to society. It seeks to contain and control humans whilst stifling our intellect. That is a sort of deep and disgusting evil.

 

[Astro]

The human mind is the root of evil. Religion is a product of the human mind.

 

[Sprout]

I fully believe that Buddhism is the only reasonable religion, and everything you have said I can not agree with more. When you look at where religion has put us its shocking, just think of how far science could be if it wasn't for Christianity which I truly believe is most unbelievable religion out there.

 

[Nevermind]

I fully believe that Buddhism is the only reasonable religion, and everything you have said I can not agree with more. When you look at where religion has put us its shocking, just think of how far science could be if it wasn't for Christianity which I truly believe is most unbelievable religion out there.

I don't necessarily agree with the last part. Mormonism and Scientology seem a little more far-fetched. However, they're all extremely crazy, no matter how you look at it.

 

[Bit]

I would say greed is the root of all evil.

 

[Mint]

Religion isn't evil, its the interpretation of it. Some people take it to extremes and others just don't care.

 

[Nevermind]

Religion isn't evil, its the interpretation of it. Some people take it to extremes and others just don't care.

I would disagree with this one. As I stated before, all religion sets out to contain and control humans whilst stifling out intellect. That is extremely evil.

 

[Matigo]

I am firm on saying religion does spark conflict. However, root of all evil? That's too far of a stretch.

Took the words right out of my mouth, holy shit.

 

[Kassie]

I'd say human nature in and of itself is the root of all evil. We are selfish, greedy creatures who will twist what we can, including religion, to serve ourselves and our purposes.

 

[Absolute]

No one is born evil. It is what media, society shows us, and what we interpret from that makes other more evil.
No baby is born in the world hating, wanting to do wrong stuff. It was what we put in their heads.

 

[Burt]

Excuse my wording here, but I have to say it as I'm feeling it lol. To imply that a single group or multiple group of people, based purely in their faith, invoke evil in the world, let alone the root of 'all' evil, is fucking retarded. Men are unique in that we're the only creatures with the ability to hate. Long before we became civilized, we hated. Long before religion, we hated. They have shattered skull fragments of pre-civilization cave men who were proven to be murdered.

My view is this. Don't hate the player, hate the game. If you single someone out for their religious beliefs in a negative way, you're only proving that 'you' are the asshole. Yes, Christianity isn't perfect, but this isn't 1500 fucking B.C. The Catholic church doesn't hunt/kill people for sacrilege anymore lmao. The last few wars (that the US had) weren't driven by fucking religion. They were directly started based off of lies by the previous administration. Blame Republicans for those .

Also, it's a VERY different thing to have faith than to be labeled as religious. I don't go to church. I've never been forced or brainwashed into my beliefs and I detest atheists judging me based on that. Faith is the most powerful thing we human-beings have. It incites love, peace and good will. Yes, there are those that tarnish the name of Christianity, but you people that chastise 'all' Christians are blinded by your own stubbornness to realize that we're not all like that. In fact, most of today's modern Christians/believers live by a faith-based ideology, like myself.

 

[Explode]

Excuse my wording here, but I have to say it as I'm feeling it lol. To imply that a single group or multiple group of people, based purely in their faith, invoke evil in the world, let alone the root of 'all' evil, is fucking retarded. Men are unique in that we're the only creatures with the ability to hate. Long before we became civilized, we hated. Long before religion, we hated. They have shattered skull fragments of pre-civilization cave men who were proven to be murdered.

My view is this. Don't hate the player, hate the game. If you single someone out for their religious beliefs in a negative way, you're only proving that 'you' are the asshole. Yes, Christianity isn't perfect, but this isn't 1500 fucking B.C. The Catholic church doesn't hunt/kill people for sacrilege anymore lmao. The last few wars (that the US had) weren't driven by fucking religion. They were directly started based off of lies by the previous administration. Blame Republicans for those .

Also, it's a VERY different thing to have faith than to be labeled as religious. I don't go to church. I've never been forced or brainwashed into my beliefs and I detest atheists judging me based on that. Faith is the most powerful thing we human-beings have. It incites love, peace and good will. Yes, there are those that tarnish the name of Christianity, but you people that chastise 'all' Christians are blinded by your own stubbornness to realize that we're not all like that. In fact, most of today's modern Christians/believers live by a faith-based ideology, like myself.

Is it odd to say that this is what I was thinking pretty much? Except the church part, I want to get back to church.

 

[Burt]

Also, this is the best interpretation of atheism that I've seen. Written and put on television by one of the most outspoken non-believers, Seth Macfarlane, who has stated that he doesn't label, consider himself as or want to be considered an atheist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD7QnVj2J5s

 

[Kassie]

No one is born evil. It is what media, society shows us, and what we interpret from that makes other more evil.
No baby is born in the world hating, wanting to do wrong stuff. It was what we put in their heads.

I agree with this to an extent. I do believe people, children especially, absorb the things they see and hear incredibly and are built around that. The way we talk about people, portray them, and market them is detrimental to society as a whole and a lot of the time we do this and are exposed to it without even realizing. That being said, I still believe it is in our nature to put ourselves before others and to constantly grapple for an upper-hand.

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Excuse my wording here, but I have to say it as I'm feeling it lol. To imply that a single group or multiple group of people, based purely in their faith, invoke evil in the world, let alone the root of 'all' evil, is fucking retarded. Men are unique in that we're the only creatures with the ability to hate. Long before we became civilized, we hated. Long before religion, we hated. They have shattered skull fragments of pre-civilization cave men who were proven to be murdered.

My view is this. Don't hate the player, hate the game. If you single someone out for their religious beliefs in a negative way, you're only proving that 'you' are the asshole. Yes, Christianity isn't perfect, but this isn't 1500 fucking B.C. The Catholic church doesn't hunt/kill people for sacrilege anymore lmao. The last few wars (that the US had) weren't driven by fucking religion. They were directly started based off of lies by the previous administration. Blame Republicans for those .

Also, it's a VERY different thing to have faith than to be labeled as religious. I don't go to church. I've never been forced or brainwashed into my beliefs and I detest atheists judging me based on that. Faith is the most powerful thing we human-beings have. It incites love, peace and good will. Yes, there are those that tarnish the name of Christianity, but you people that chastise 'all' Christians are blinded by your own stubbornness to realize that we're not all like that. In fact, most of today's modern Christians/believers live by a faith-based ideology, like myself.

This as well. I think many religions have a lot of good ideas and generous lessons to teach to people. You don't necessarily have to believe in something entirely, to find something believable within it. I've found something likable in every religion I've studied.

And for the most part, religious people don't all believe the same things. Even two Christians, attending the same church, have likely developed their own interpretations. Faith is a personal matter. The impact of religion is determined by the individual practicing it. Some religious people have very negatively impacted the world, while others have been nothing but inspirational.

As for politics, it's all so nauseating, I wish democrats and republicans alike would disappear altogether.

 

[Burt]

This as well. I think many religions have a lot of good ideas and generous lessons to teach to people. You don't necessarily have to believe in something entirely, to find something believable within it. I've found something likable in every religion I've studied.

And for the most part, religious people don't all believe the same things. Even two Christians, attending the same church, have likely developed their own interpretations. Faith is a personal matter. The impact of religion is determined by the individual practicing it. Some religious people have very negatively impacted the world, while others have been nothing but inspirational.

As for politics, it's all so nauseating, I wish democrats and republicans alike would disappear altogether.

That was an elegantly worded response, Kassie. Thank you.