I believe that most religions are helpful, because they set moral codes. Some religions, though, are detrimental because they encourage genocide. jaydough

but dont you think that the moral codes that they set dictate the way you live and so you can NEVER truly do what you want? However, it does keep society from breaking down...

On a personal level, I reject religion. As far as being a detriment to society, no. Religion is an idea. In a world devoid of religion people would kill for other ideas, as they have throughout history.xXBuffJeffXx

but dont you think that religion dictates society and society usually dictates one to conform, hence it can be seen in this way as being detrimental.

I think Far Cry 2 is in with a good chance. Was really looking forward to ET: Quake Wars, but the reception from PC gamers hasn't been very positive :(Jam_FDUK

Probebly Resistance 2/Killzone 2. Xbox really doesn't have that many FPS's coming out this year. Battlefield may make a run for it, Unreal Tournment 3 ,or Quake Wars.millwrought

is it true that Killzone 2 has passed the $30 million mark?

Do you believe that religion is helpful or detrimental to the world? I see it as being helpful, as well as being detrimental, e.g. things like the Ten Commandments and the rules of Islam, e.g. Jihad, and Buddhist and Hindu beliefs of karma, but when the contradictions of each religion are exploited that is when religion is detrimental to society. There are numerous other examples.

I would just like to know what your views on religion are, as well as your opinions on (IMO the 3 most controversial aspects of different religions - if you have any others, please state) whether it is ever right for revenge, e.g. murder (eye for an eye or turn the other cheek because an eye for an eye and we'll all be blind), whether homosexuality is right or not (man shall not lie with man, but you must love your neighbour) and the creation of the world. There may be some emphasis in my message on Christianity as this is the religion with which I am in most contact with.

I would just like to see what the general consensus is. Thank you for your opinions.

P.S. no religion bashing please.

Nas and Jay-Z are better than any on that list. If you want more recent rappers, T.I. is better, as is Rick Ross.Technocactus

i agree that T.I. is good but hes kinda out the game with his prison stretch. I liked Ross' album Port of Miami i think but after a while it got boring, and the new songs hes done arent up to par imo. Who do you like more T.I. or Lil Flip then? Flip was a better freestyle, but id say T.I. was a better hit maker.

I only really like Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco out of that list. 50 Cent is one of those guys that gives rap that bad reputation it recieves. CommanderShiro

i agree with 50 cent. he endorses too much beef, i mean look at him treating others in his own camp. hes arrogant too, not to the extent of kanye who said hed be in the modern day Bible, but i mean look at his conneticut crib in which its a MAHOOSIVE mansion and the rest of G Unit live with him in their own small rooms lol.

Young Jeezy is my fav rapper out right now. He has 1 of the best flows since Jay-Z in his prime.PsychoT4Prez

i think that jeezy is good but i think he definitely needs to switch his flow. i mean after every bar he goes ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, or yeeeeaahhhhhhhhhhhh. thats ok for the 1st few songs but it gets soooo boring. it could just be his catchphrase though.

Who do you think is the best out of all of these people. Personally Id say its between Lupe, Lil Wayne and The Game. Lil Waynes voice and use of autotune does get annoying but he has some hard hitting content, Lupe is hard hitting and doesnt 'glamourise' gangsta culture as much as the other two, The Game had some really good content but hes released nothing new so far. So id say Lupe Fiasco as he is bringing hip hop back right now.iSpray

BTW these are only the people who i think are currently the best out according to popular opinion not to my opinion