RE: Is It Possible for Humanity to Create a Peaceful World with Religion in it?
November 1, 2016 at 7:56 pm
(October 24, 2016 at 12:15 pm)Kernel Sohcahtoa Wrote: While my gut would like to answer in the affirmative, reason compels me to be skeptical about my intuition.
That's good
Quote: I'm curious about other peoples' thoughts on this?
That's great
Quote: Do you think religion is peaceful?
Overall it's effect on the world? No. Individually: Fundamentalism, as far as I know, in all religions besides Jainism are harmful... due to the fundamentals of the religions. Even Buddhism... when taking too literally can be harmful when it comes to the concept of Karma.
Quote: Does it ultimately hold us back from creating a peaceful world?
Yes but I think it's because it's one form of dogma, jingoism, tribalism or group "Us and them" thinking. I think nationalism can be just as dangerous and hell... for example.
Quote: Or, even without religion, would we still find ways to be hostile to one another?
Yes I think irrationality and faith is the problem. DOGMA is the problem. That applied intensely to nationalism or Marxism or... any extremist view, doesn't have to be religious, without evidence and logic applied, can be dangerous I think. The problem is intense and passionate fanatical beliefs forced onto and imposed onto others, and if not accepted violence is taken. Whether that's religious, political or moralist: The problem is intense intolerance for other views that becomes violet "Wait, they don't agree with us? KILL THEM" -- whether that's religious, political or moralist or whatever... that's bad.
Quote: Can peace be obtained? What is your formula for peace?
Technology that gave everyone force fields so no one could harm anyone would be nice. Either that or there were no idiots to start a war in the first place... if everyone was a pacifist no one would have to defend themselves. Unfortunately defense is necessary. If it weren't necessary then there could be world peace.
