Comments on: What is the most dangerous idea in religion?

By: Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:41:00 +0000

Excellent post! I definitely agree with you that the capability for wickedness is an intrinsic part of the human psyche. Religion doesn’t cause individuals to choose evil over good (or vice versa). Evil can be done in the name of religion and so can good, but ultimately it comes down to individual free will. That is the great gift God gave to humanity, but it is also our great burden.

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

satan is the most dangerous part of religion.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:41:00 +0000

I enjoyed your post. I didn’t read the original article, but I think I can kind of see where the author was coming from.

I’m with you, though. Religion is hijacked when man focuses on himself and what can be done for him.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:26:00 +0000

Yes, but I think the root of the problem is sin, not really religion. Even false ones.

By: Stan

Stan — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:21:00 +0000

"The problem is not religion, per se, but men seeking power who subvert religion to gain that power."

Could it be that the problem is not religion, but false religion (including those who falsely call themselves Christians)?

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:31:00 +0000

I wouldn’t disagree with you, Shawna, except that those aren’t really religious issues.

Everyone believes they are right or they wouldn’t really believe what they believe. I have no problem with people with strong convictions opposed to my own…the problem is when a group decides that there can be no other opinion, belief, etc.

I can’t speak so well for other religions, but what has happened in the name of Christ defies Christ’s teaching. That isn’t a problem with Christianity but with men using Christianity as an attempt to control over other people.

We’ve had genocides numbering in the millions for no other reason than to eradicate religion.

The root of evil is not religion, but sin. And people will use whatever they have at their disposal to maintain control, power or wealth if they believe they can hold it.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:07:00 +0000

I really should reread my post before submitting LOL I need an EDIT button.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:05:00 +0000

I love all the ideas and topics you ponder, Dana!

I have to say I do agree with the 1st three points:violence in the name of God, follow our rules or else, and my religion is right. It is these that turn me away from religion and lead me toward a more universal spiritualism.

In the view from a different angle, I see what you are saying, but I feel those are too modern for a good point as the Holy Wars were long before them...and I feel those Holy Wars illustrate those three ideas I said I tend agree with.

But I will say that just because I don't think religion will supply all of the answers does not mean I believe science will either. I truly feel it is a balanced blend of science, faith, discovery, and perspective...and a many other things that can provide answers to our many numerous questions and concerns and explorations.

Love that you make me think!

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:27:00 +0000

Thank you for stopping by Mother Crone, and by all means! It is a wonderful compliment when someone wants to share what I’ve written.

By: Angela, MotherCrone

Angela, MotherCrone — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:07:00 +0000

Excellent post! Hearty clapping in agreement coming from PA . I hope I have your permission to share this post with my kids…as religious intolerence is something we discuss a great deal!