Do you feel that religion has helped or hindered mankind?

I think that if we would learn to be more spiritual than religious ,the World will be a better place.

I believe without religion, we would still be in the dark ages just like what you've heard. Religion is like our foundation to our sanity. Something to hold on to in times of trouble. Something to remind us of our existence. It keeps us in check. I can only imagine what it's like without religion. Our world would be like a living trash can. We do not mind what we are doing to anyone or anything. We will be like zombies. Anyway, it instills in us faith and goodwill. Living each day with purpose and acknowledging a higher being.

Okay the last time a religion had complete control of a nation/group of nations was in the Dark Ages where there was not a single major advancement during this time period as organized religion was in control and would fight or kill people who where trying to advance us out of the dark ages. So I would say yes religion has hindered mankind when it has been allowed free control of the advancement of a society.

Before the Torah or the law all men did as they felt right. It is the law of G_D that has brought us to be civilized. It is not so much religion that has hindered mankind as it is the religious leaders who have sought to enslave man and take us backwards for their own gain.

Both. It has it's positives and its negatives. If you follow the basic principle of religion that it can benefit. Help one another out, give to those who need, help the sick, comfort the sad, and love even your enemies. If these things were focused upon more than religion would be a good thing. Unfortunately people get caught up in the things that don't really matter, and are more interested in who is right and who is wrong. Who's the sinner? I'll point them out. There they are over there. Who is wrong? I'll point them out. There they are over there. We spend so much time worrying about things that don't need to be worried about that the things we should be worrying about go unnoticed. I believe the way I do because it makes the most sense to me. I can't tell you how to live your life or what to believe because I'm not God, and I don't know the truth. No one does. I consider myself a Christian, but not like the others. I think most Christians would disagree with my own personal beliefs on things, but that's fine. If they are right or I am right, it doesn't really matter. ah ok ok that's enough of this. I could write a book about this.

Well religion is what caused the dark ages, more or less. l believe religion is just pulling us back. it is of no help whatsoever and we're all better off without it

I would give 50/50 to this Pose. If not for religion, we don’t really know what kind of bland, robot-like existence we’d have had…religion has brought diversity to human civilization, no doubt about that. Without it, we’d have none of our festivities, celebrations, rites and rituals…all such activities which make life so much more tolerable. Yes, the rigid codes and diktats have been an impediment to our progress too (especially to women of all religions) but in those dark ages, some kind of laws and guidelines were definitely required to channelize society in the right direction. Also, fear of religion was definitely required to bring in discipline in society. However, its equally true, that all religions are man-made and powerful men have misused and re-interpreted religion to suit their own purpose and etch their names in history at the expense of the vanquished. The best role religion can now have, is in our personal lives, within the four walls of our homes. Civil society is now matured enough to have laws which can deal with situations which previously required religious laws. Also education has opened our eyes to the truth behind many religious beliefs and practices… so we don’t really need religion to guide us in every aspect of our lives. It can be used maturely, for personal happiness and peace.

Let's face it people of myLot, Christianity has a real big impact ever since in the beginning at the dawn at the Age of Reasoning, and these what have been the reasons of major downfalls from different kind of earthly kingdoms has been fallen and embrace Christianity. These was said on the scriptures of the Bible. Although these kingdoms embrace Christianity and use for their own deeds and not for the name of God they always fail with tremendous downfall they not succeed and always prevails is the essence of Christianity. Christianity is not just about religion, its about our spiritual love to God. All religions that relates to the Love of God is all about our spiritual life. So other religions, temples, churches or houses like the Muslim, Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Hindus and many more that refer to the Love of God, major devotions are to promote harmony, peace and love with each fellowman and that surrounds. So therefore we all part of all different kind of religions of this world because our own self is a religion and the very major temple, church or house of God is living inside the center of our heart and soul. Remember it is not the Religions or God that make and done all the tribulations throughout the ages, its is always done by us, human beings, from what we have been choosing to love only this world or God. When you love God you will automatically love this wonderful world we live in. Don't be drowned for the love of this world, be drowned always by the love of God.

Christianity flourished in early times, particularly in the Dark Ages, when all knowledge was controlled by the Church,and most people were illiterate, but in modern times with world consciousness rising because of unprejudiced education, religion is quickly losing out to science and free thought.If sin exists, Christianity was the biggest sin ever foisted on mankind, mainly because of it's determination to put down all other belief-systems, and life styles. Millions have been tortured,maimed,beheaded,burned, and killed in the name of God, and Catholicism in the last 2000 years. The Church is presently trying desperately to pay off victims of decades of child abuse, in an attempt to sweep the scandal under the rug, by throwing Money at it, while the Pope continues to speak out against Homosexuality, and Womens Rights. Most thoughtful, and freethinking people will agree, that Religion has had 2000 years to change the world for the better, but has failed miserably in its attempt.

For me, I value my religion. Through it I knew God. And through it I practice the teachings of Christ. Yes we can do without religion, we can merely say that we believe in God and we follow his teachings....fine, but as human beings, sometimes we need a guide, rites, a system inorder for us to have a structure. When we buy a new gadget or an appliance, sure our basic knowledge on how to operate them can suffice but still we would be needing the instruction manual for reference. For me my religion is my instruction manual.

Hi Pose123 how are you today!. I believe religion help mankind in the darkest moment of their live. I find that my relation with God help me not to desperate because I know we never know how our future is, today may be we hit the rock bottom but we will never know about tomorrow. I find out thats religion give me a hope, and help me to solve my problem.

Earlier men had wild nature. The religion brought about a subduing effect. It helped him to become civilized. However, not all religion made them civilized. Some religions turned them into terrorists.

I don't think that religion has hindered mankind, however I feel that it would be better that there was only one religion, the religion which Jesus has taught us. But we are many on this Earth and everybody interprets Bible differently and that is why we have so many religions. But without religion we would be much more egoistic, full of bad intentions and maybe there weren't any longer be life on this Earth. Who knows?

yes, withoud religion we are in the dark ages, we must follow the religion to be a good human at least and all religion teach this lesson. without religion we can not decised true are false moral values.

For so many, religion is a catalyst that brings people's problems to the surface. People do not hold back if they think they have God's blessings. When problems come to the surface, they are no longer hidden and can be dealt with. Deep down, we all know God. We could get along fine without religion, however life is about learning and growing. The system is geared to make that happen.

I dont believe so, i think that we would be here with or without religion. I think religion is something made up so we dont feel that we live for no purpose (no offense to believers). Some religions actually have people killing thereselves. So i am not sure what to think but pretty sure that it would be the same without religion, just without churches and stuff.

I am a firm believer that religion has helped man kind. I don't think it has hindered it. Religion and faith help us through so many bad times in our lives. throughout history nations have conquered their demons by their beliefs. Religion has helped us suffer through many trials and causes to better the world. Sometimes our religion is the only truth we have.

my opinion is 50-50. Religion has helped mankind and has also created hindrance. its all on the people who follow the religion. The faith and customs of religious people are not suited for this current situation which in turn has been hindrance to mankind.religion has created humanity and helping tendency among people and has helped to enrich the quality of life in many ways. religion is good until no dispute arises among people.

I guess it depends on the religion. Some are very strict with very severe punishments for breaking religious laws. Those types of religions are in the dark ages already. Other religions that teach people to be nice, forgiving, loving towards one another (as much as feasible), that teach to obey the Ten commandments, etc. are good for society. Some people prefer no God and no religion and that's fine too. Religion also provides plenty of conflict as every religion claims to be the true one or the right one. If a Second Coming doesn't occur as prophesied, it is very likely that society will gradually draw away from traditional religion and will start forming new ones, probably not Christ-based. But that will take a long time because there are billions of Christians in the world. Future generations, 100-200-300 years away might not be religious anymore, not in the same formats we have today. People will eventually get tired of prophets that don't prophecy and preachers that only deliver self-esteem, feel-good stuff. Personally, I think that Bible prophecies are already being fulfilled fast and it looks like we're already facing the end of times.

No yar I think state go batter if a state have as a religious..Religion is best for every people in personal..I think my religion is best for me. and every people think also that. when a person maintain the rules of religion in his religion then the country and whole world is gone batter. there will have no problem. So I think every person should respect his or her religion...