I think religions were created because death is inevitable and often unpredictable; people could be less afraid of death if there was an explanation behind it (and something to look forward to after it)... So I don't really think death being unavoidable proves religion true. And besides, people live a lot longer on average now than they used to.
LJS9502_basic
I'd think some of the religious beliefs can make people more afraid...not less.
Maybe so, but I bet a lot of people are comforted by thinking that the deaths of themselves or their loved ones are all a part of "God's plan" and as long as they're good they'll go to Heaven and live in happiness together forever. That's probably less scary than death just being a random happening out of their control that only means the end of their consciousness.
I think religions were created because death is inevitable and often unpredictable; people could be less afraid of death if there was an explanation behind it (and something to look forward to after it)... So I don't really think death being unavoidable proves religion true. And besides, people live a lot longer on average now than they used to.
Codename_Drake
I'd think some of the religious beliefs can make people more afraid...not less.
Maybe so, but I bet a lot of people are comforted by thinking that the deaths of themselves or their loved ones are all a part of "God's plan" and as long as they're good they'll go to Heaven and live in happiness together forever. That's probably less scary than death just being a random happening out of their control that only means the end of their consciousness.
If I were religious, I'd find death scary because it would carry the potential for eternal suffering.
I think religions were created because death is inevitable and often unpredictable; people could be less afraid of death if there was an explanation behind it (and something to look forward to after it)... So I don't really think death being unavoidable proves religion true. And besides, people live a lot longer on average now than they used to.
LJS9502_basic
I'd think some of the religious beliefs can make people more afraid...not less. religion was "made" so people could easily see the "creators" best way of living a good life. try convincing a person that living by the 10 commandments are the best way, or tell him /her that if he dont live by the 10 commandments, a greater deity will strike down on him/her. whats easiest and more shocking? its just a tool
EDIT: btw, as a christian, i find TC pretty offending
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