No, to be honest. I mentioned in another thread that I feel sorry for zealots because they strike me as particularly desperate. In reality, there is very little in church life to feel sorry for. Churches have an amazing sense of community, friendship and support. Most attend out of genuine belief and passion for Christ. I have always been in awe of church-goers. Sure, religion has a lot of damage that can be inflicted on society, but if I was to stand in a church right now and watch a sermon, I'd be inspired to find that sort of accomplishment, passion and satisfaction in my on life.
It's easy to look at church-goers and almost condescend, but actually there is so much that we, as people can learn from church. We don't have to buy into it, but it's a powerful experience nonetheless.
The problem with religion is not that people believe in a God and have "wasted their life" - from their perspective, they haven't wasted their life. The problem with religion is its influence on politics, its invasion into my personal life and its obvious indoctrination of kids.
It's easy to look at church-goers and almost condescend, but actually there is so much that we, as people can learn from church. We don't have to buy into it, but it's a powerful experience nonetheless.
The problem with religion is not that people believe in a God and have "wasted their life" - from their perspective, they haven't wasted their life. The problem with religion is its influence on politics, its invasion into my personal life and its obvious indoctrination of kids.
"I don't know, therefor God" is always going to be easier than "I don't know, therefor let's find out - Hemant Mehta
