AmyTheOddball
Member
I haven't read much of this thread, so I'll just state my opinion.
Religion for me has always been a bit of a complex subject. I was born into a Roman Catholic family and I believed in God up until secondary school (age 11). However, I solely believe the only reason I ever believed was because that was what I was taught. I knew no better. Children in general cannot grasp the concept of religion - believing in God was like believing in Santa Claus - I outgrew it. My views have changed drastically over time. I'm an atheist. I believe there is no God, but I'm open to the concept that there may be some form of afterlife.
Religion has caused so many conflicts around the world, and sometimes I ask, are all the deaths worth it? No they're not. I think the world would be better off without religion. We don't need faith or religion to have morals, or to have fulfilling lives. That is my personal opinion, and I don't judge anyone who is part of a faith, unless what they say is complete bull and/or offensive. I won't deny that religion has done good - many charities are run by religious groups and often religion and going to the house of prayer ties a community together. One thing I do believe though, is that religion and the state in every country should be separate.
I have so many more opinions on this topic, so if anyone has any questions then fire away.
Religion for me has always been a bit of a complex subject. I was born into a Roman Catholic family and I believed in God up until secondary school (age 11). However, I solely believe the only reason I ever believed was because that was what I was taught. I knew no better. Children in general cannot grasp the concept of religion - believing in God was like believing in Santa Claus - I outgrew it. My views have changed drastically over time. I'm an atheist. I believe there is no God, but I'm open to the concept that there may be some form of afterlife.
Religion has caused so many conflicts around the world, and sometimes I ask, are all the deaths worth it? No they're not. I think the world would be better off without religion. We don't need faith or religion to have morals, or to have fulfilling lives. That is my personal opinion, and I don't judge anyone who is part of a faith, unless what they say is complete bull and/or offensive. I won't deny that religion has done good - many charities are run by religious groups and often religion and going to the house of prayer ties a community together. One thing I do believe though, is that religion and the state in every country should be separate.
I have so many more opinions on this topic, so if anyone has any questions then fire away.