What is religion?

[shave_shamu]

Religion is the institution of believing that some greater power is always watching over us. This belief has given many people strength to overcome the hardest tribulations and most difficult times of their life. Religion is necessary in the world. It gives people hope, confidence and reassurance. It makes people come alive and make them look

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umm can i argue this.........

[astro_cowboy]

"There would not be some "peace" in the world since everyone would just act on their impulses whether it be lust, murder, or theft. Religion, helps make good out of people." not necessarily look at michael hes "atheist" he doesnt commit murder or things of the sort,its more common sense than religion

Re: umm can i argue this.........

[shave_shamu]

Ok...but is atheism a belief or a religion? I was not quite sure on that. I mean it is common sense for the common good. Don't kill, don't steal, etc yadda yadda hootenany. Most religions put these practices out that do reflect common sense, cuz it is supposed to make sense, other wise we go "Huh?" and dismiss it.

[astro_cowboy]

atheism is an idea, belief is the same as religion, both hard concepts to change.

[shave_shamu]

I belief guns should be given to every citizen and use when necessary on the streets, in the market, anywhere where one shall feel threatened...

[astro_cowboy]

see u believe, maybe sacartistic, but its something u probably wont change ur mind about, its scary if it was an idea it would an differentt, u can mold ideas, but u cannot mold religion