After reading Lobdell’s article on his new Religious Beat, my respect for religion in as a general benefit for individuals in society has waned a bit. I previously believed that although religion is dangerous in the hands of powerful politicians and world leaders, it is a positive form of extracurricular for the public worldwide. This article’s insight on a couple different religions exposed some of the ignorance involved by the members within them, and I know that the mentioned religions are not the only ones who has followers who can be ignorant and naïve.
So it makes me question whether or not this whole religion thing is actually a benefit for mankind. Would mankind be better off without diversity in faith? Or is it necessary to create the various cultures and ideas that have made this earth so rich and complex?
As much as I can see the bright side of religion and the great effects on people’s lives, reading things like how the Mormons shun those who have left their church and act is if they do not even exist in their world and how the Catholics completely ignore the facts of their priests committing heinous crimes and still consider naming a church hall after them. It just goes to show how blinding religion can be, and it stretches far beyond
I have all the respect in the world for anyone who is deeply religious and I have respect for their beliefs as well, but when those people and their beliefs blind them from simple realities in the world, that’s when I lose respect, that’s when I begin to question religion myself.
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