Why does religion cause problems

its not religion thats causing the conflict its the devil that throws the conflicts . I see one that dont believe finally admitted there is a God . Thank you , Its some that take the bible too literal you have to really study and look into things the bible says . what is thou shalt not kill ??? the question or is it the confussion you have on religion ??? Then ask yourself why do people not believe ??? or why people steal , why do they cheat on people , why do kids disobey their parents ??? why do they put other god before God himself ??? what is it you really want to know ???

The irony of it all…

Thou shalt not kill

Ever read through the bible and see how many people God and Jesus Christ condemned to death for punishment?

Religion in it’s self does not cause problems. It’s the people of those religions that cause the chaos and disruption associated with any confrontation. It’s about your core beliefs and the way we are made to feel that all others are inferior and not to be practiced for fear of retribution from the Creator. To this day I still can not understand how people arrive at the conclusion that God belongs to them and their way of life.When in reality he is everywhere at the same moment and time. God exists in every living thing that lives upon this planet. And it is my firm belief that if you listen hard enough and long enough you’ll realize that God< Heaven ,and Hell are the tools we need to exist, the need to believe that the journey doesn’t end with the demise of the body but continues and is reborn in another time and place.As far as I can tell religion is only a way of controlling the masses, making your followers believe as you believe with no middle ground or choice. The culprit if there is to be one are many and some are selfishness greed fear insecurity ego control no where do I see forgiveness Love Compassion Peace Understanding for they do not exist in the religions of today. The only faith that does not make you fobot or a slave is the Pagan or Nature religions of our ancestors which most have been forgotton. The Pagan belief is that we are all connected and that we share in the practice of Love and understanding and to everyday tell someone just how much you love them. For the strongest religion is the one that is built upon a solid foundaton of Love for all that lives here with us.

I guess no one cares anymore I know I do yeah what did happen to thou shall not kill but that are freakin world now

there are many historical conflicts caused by religion. What ever happened to ‘Thou shall not kill’?

…you say ‘religion’ …but ‘Thou shalt not kill’ is a commandment found in the Torah/Old Testament, so it only partains to Judaism and Christianity.

And with that in mind, the ‘kill/don’t kill’ issue is but one of countless contradictions found in both religions.

The bottom line of the bible, is whether or not, one actually does what it says.

It does not say to kill.

It says to not kill… but, to love.

Jesus said, IF>… you love me, you will obey my commandments.

umm this is for…toadaly…it does matter if you kill someone no matter where you send them god didnt say thou shalt not kill…unless you have a good reason he just said dont kill

I think that human nature causes problems, and that religion is a great excuse for human nature to show its tribalistic, vicious side. Other good excuses include extreme nationalism, greed, fear, soccer (I’m not kidding) and jealousy. I don’t believe that Jesus condemned anyone to death (He mentioned Hell, but no condemnation to death, I believe). Most other religions are also reasonably peaceful when interpreted by the peaceful! But if the violent get their hands on them they use them as an excuse to do what they always wanted anyway.

I would include ‘bad parenting’ into that equation also.

It doesn’t count as killin’ if you’re just sendin’ ‘em back to god.

:) uhm seriously? people are selfish by nature… thou shalt not kill is applicable to general society rules, except when you want oil, or revenge, or whatever (just ask Bush…)

tys answer I agree with

…it says don’t murder.

Hmmm… Its kind of strange that ‘’rape’’ is not an issue.

nlocnil where do you come up with all this ???

…so… has God commanded you to kill anyone lately? The idea of an ‘all-powerful’ deity, who won’t even man-up and do his own dirty work, makes this deity seem kinda… wimpy… or lazy… or not even real… or all three.

u do have a point

I agree with ty also… Many parts of the bible are only followed when they agree with someone’s dogma. Just as many parts are forgotten if they don’t agree with someone’s dogma.

The bible seems to be used to support whatever side you are on…