Religion may not be the enemy.

[The_greatest_river]

There are many reasons why an Athiest like myself may dislike or even hate religion. Personally, I dislike the ignorance attatched to so many religions. The fear of searching for the unknown, the absence of empathy towards those who are different, and the blind trust so many have towards those who preach empty and ancient words that do not hold any real meaning in modern society. What I want more than anything is progress, but I do not want to leave others behind simply because they are different. I suggest that for who ever is interested, we create a religion, one that will promote science and individuality. I want to change the role of "God" because religion simply put is a river that leads towards an ocean of the things I listed above. Us humans are more complex than what religion allows for us to understand, but instead of trying to block the river off with facts and logic, why not create a new river that will transition masses into the concept of free though and ambition for higher knowledge. We can change the role of this God from being this male being that has power beyond into something more scientific. A being who created all that we know, through science. I will spare details for those who are interested in conversing. The goal of this is simple, I want to promote higher education, and have religion instead of hindering progress, play a new role and help scientific advancements so we may one day be all that "God" has wanted his children to become. Because like all good fathers (or mothers, I'm making it a male for simplicity), he only wants to see their children achieve greatness and to not only surpass him, but to also not make his same mistakes. Which will be what ties this religion with previous religions making it easier for people to convert. I'm open to criticism, suggestions, or any thoughts at all. Thank you all for reading.

[Alex K]

Don't you care whether any of that story of yours is true? That's not exactly a technicality

[Minimalist]

Don't spam the same message in multiple threads. The mods hate that.

They might go all biblical on your ass!

[The_greatest_river]

I apologize, I'm new to this site and posted it here for introduction and then discovered the religious thread which seemed more logical to place this idea under. Whether the story is true or not shouldn't matter. The purpose is simple, to promote enlightened thinking amongst the masses using the very same tool that conflicts with reasonable doubt and logic.

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Making a entity that promotes science is something that can revolutionize religion. Faith does not need to be a tool wielded by mind numbing preachers and simplistic followers.

[Alex K]

Making up untrue stories that you want everyone to believe is exactly the opposite of enlightenment. Fail.

[The_greatest_river]

Understandable that this idea may not go well. I just wanted to create a sort of training wheels for those trapped under religious ignorance.

[Silver]

The greatest river = Denial?

[The_greatest_river]

Denial of what?

[Alex K]

Understandable that this idea may not go well. I just wanted to create a sort of training wheels for those trapped under religious ignorance.

Of course it doesn't go well, it's against the core values of any free thinker. Plus, it is borne out of the arrogant assumption that a certain group of enlightened people (among which one likes to count oneself) can appoint themselves to feed the lowly deluded masses some crapola they supposedly need because they aren't ready yet for the truth. Have a good look at what you are shovelin' there. It ain't chocolate, though it may look like it to the untrained eye

[The_greatest_river]

Where do convicts and drug addicts go when they seek help? They go to religion. There is clearly a very little separation of religion/state (in the US). I do not understand how you see someone using religion as a means to greater thinking can be bad. I'm simply trying to play by the silly rules and use the tools at hand.