RE: why do we accept religion?
February 4, 2014 at 11:37 pm
(This post was last modified: February 4, 2014 at 11:40 pm by Popsicle.)
The short answer: mental conditioning and brainwashing aren't that difficult to do, espcially if started from birth. And it's hard to undo. It may be biological/evolutionary to believe myths also.
(February 4, 2014 at 11:01 pm)jdoe7470 Wrote: Ok so i kind of understand the reasons and the ideas behind religion and how In the modern day people cling on to religion in times of hardship or because they are scared of not knowing what happens when we die (i get all of these things).
But seriously.... if you take a moment... really take a moment and think about how religion came about and what it is really asking you to believe. How can a straight thinking person believe such things? (i don't mean to disrespect anyone. just voicing my opinion)
Why is it acceptable for someone to believe in/create a fantasy because of something unknown?
If i were to truly and faithfully believe that a monster lived under my bed and the way i live my life is judged by this monster on the day that i die.
Should that also be accepted by everyone? if not why not?
in all seriousness I think it would be classed as a mental health issue?
all replies are welcome, i came here to discuss and vent my thoughts
