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Would the world be better off if religion had never existed?

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  • 6 months ago

    Yes if false religion didn't exist. True religion promotes love peace and we'll being. John 4 24

  • 6 months ago

    That is a very interesting question. I love your question!!

    WHAT IS THE REAL REASON WHY WE NEED RELIGION?

    The real reason we need religion is this: God exists, he made us with the need to worship and he truly wants us to worship him.​—Ps. 100:2, 3.

    WHAT ABOUT THE HARM RELIGION HAS DONE?

    It cannot be denied that some religions have caused great harm. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees were very religious. They were also oppressive and hypocritical and did much damage in the name of religion. But Jesus Christ was different. He taught the truth.

    Similarly, the apostle Peter showed that in later years, so-called Christian sects would appear and oppress people. “On account of these the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively.” (2 Pet. 2:1, 2) Nevertheless, “the way of the truth” would still exist. As in Jesus’ day, anyone today who is willing to examine the facts in the light of the Bible can find where the true religion is.

    WHAT CAN THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

    Those who share in pure worship of God enjoy real benefits. In the midst of life’s perplexities, they will benefit from the Book that God has provided to guide mankind. “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness.” (2 Tim. 3:16) If sincerely applied, Bible principles can bring genuine satisfaction. These can help to produce a happier homelife and even aid you in getting along better with others. In this darkening world, the Bible is ‘a lamp to their foot, and a light to their roadway.’ (Ps. 119:105) Also, they can take their problems to God in prayer, with confidence that he will hear and will help them.​—1 John 5:14.

    Furthermore, new horizons open up for the future. They learn that the present chaotic world “is passing away . . . but he that does the will of God remains forever.” (1 John 2:17) Soon, God has promised, there will be something completely new: “There are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell.”​—2 Pet. 3:13.

    Too idealistic? Not if we accept the facts. Really, we owe it to ourselves to examine the evidence to see how we can share in such blessings. Yes, we do need true religion.

    I encourage you to take a look at this video it is very encouraging and enlightening and you will perhaps find answers to your questions. I have also included a link to the book What Can the Bible Really Teach? In this chapter it discusses 6 points that identify those who practice true religion. 

    https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/bible-study/ho...

    https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/request-a...

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  • Phil M
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    I am an atheist and I really don't think it would have made a difference. It seems to me that some people will always find a reason to hate others. Religion has shown us that you can't force people to love one another. I think the biggest curse on mankind is self awareness. As soon as we started to see ourselves for what we are and began comparing ourselves ourselves to others, all hope was lost. This is true for all, religious or not.

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    Yes.

    It adds nothing to society but bigotry, racism, hatred and the desire to rule over other people.

  • 7 months ago

    Yep.  Most certainly.  Millions of people would not have been needlessly murdered in the name of one religion or another.  I find religion to be the most dishonest position a person can have.  You can either be religious, or be honest.  You can't be both..... religion will not allow it.  Fact.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 months ago

    Hmm, I don't think so. Despite believing in nonsensical supernatural things, they still expanded human knowledge in science, math, art, etc

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    No, religion is a field of knowledge among others like science, math, music/linguistics.

  • Paul
    Lv 7
    7 months ago

    We would be totally ignorant of the most essential truths that exist, the truths that will affect us not only during our few years on Earth, but for all eternity.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    7 months ago

    Religion is not the problem, religion is a symptom of the problem. Religion, socialism, war, homicide, rape, child abuse, racism, etc., etc., are all symptoms of ignorance.

  • 7 months ago

     Very certainly it would have

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