Originally posted by MrEisenhower
I admit that there is no denying what Religion has done to people, for example, giving 'strength' to those in difficult times. But I believe that the Bible was a way to explain how the world worked back in a day where science had no real meaning. Some Athiests may say it is a form of social conditioning, which probably isn't too far from the truth.
As an ancient how would you react to Thunder and Lightning? A sign from the Gods? or how would you react to a rainbow as an ancient? Perhaps you may see it as a blessing?
I may of said that the world would be a better place without religion, and I still stand by that. But I know for a fact that religion will not be lost anytime soon seeing how over half the worlds population are members of the two major religions.
I've got one question though, is there anyone here who is not of the Christian faith? I've yet to see any Muslims on this board.
So they didn't have science "back then"? Hehe. That's a good one. Take the Great Pyramid for instance. Thousands of years old, but still it is a symbol of highly elolved scientific understanding of the Earth, the Universe, math, physics, biology, you name it. Or how do you suppose the Arabs managed to calculate the circumferance of the earth hundreds of years before Christ was born. The people back then were just as intelligent and clever as we are today, perhaps even smarter.... How old are you? Thirteen?
Blessings,
Mikromarius



