i think religions have positively and negatively affected civilization almost equally, depending on which side of its authority u live under. the community of religion can be a blessing to the participants, but can also alienate some. there have been many positive things done by the people of the churches, and even some by the heirarchy. on the other hand, many terrible events have been carried out in the name of religion, and this is mostly the fault of those in power within the religion.
imo religion was necessary to control the masses, unfortunately often through fearull admonitions and rules. i believe this benefited society by helping to keep the peace...i believe religion is losing its lustre, people are beginning to figure out that the spirit is an individual entity, and that sharing a spiritual experience will more likely take place in a kitchen than a church, where we are taught not to try and invent the wheel, but to listen to the dogma while titheing up. my only negative opinion of religion is aimed at the very top rung of the ladder. in case u havent guessed...i am the son of a preacher man, obviously rebelled but am not totally anti-religion, just dont buy into the heirarchy and that fact that its man made. i have no personal interest in mans religion, but think its kule if others get something out of it...hopefully more than just the hope, belief and trust that their investment will pay off... ;-^) On Apr 27, 2:29 pm, Rosey <[email protected]> wrote: > Have the five major religions of the world positively or negatively > emphasized the development of early civilizations? If so, which one > do you believe was the most significant? Was religion necessary > altogether? Could the world have survived civilly without it's > conduct? I can't wait to see your answers. Sorry woke up highly > analytical today, one of those lava lamps moments. Totally > psychedelic. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
