Does religion really work?

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   hazeleyedbeautyposted 13 years ago

   Does religion really work?
   
   Local church's sign says "love god, love people, change the world" I say people have been doing this for quite some time and I dont see any significant changes... how about you?

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   afriqnetposted 13 years ago

   I would say that religion does not really matter, what matters is whether you have reverence for God whatever you conceive him to be. A good dose of positive mental attitude and reverence for God works well for me 

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   GoForTheJugglerposted 13 years ago

   If it were easy, everyone would do it. It's easy to love your friends and family, but loving your enemy is considerably more difficult.

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   cam8510posted 13 years ago

   I have lots of experience on this topic as well as lots of hubs.  Religions, all of them, are man reaching out to God.  I believe God has reached out and revealed Himself primarily in his creation.  As we observe every aspect of our universe, whether through the microscope or telescope, there are things to be learned about the greatness and provision of God.  Religion complicates it and adds very little.

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   Saved by Jesusposted 13 years ago

   Absolutely not.  "Religion" does not work at all.  What works is believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for our sins, rose on the third day, and is now seated at the right hand of God, interceding for us.  When you believe this with your whole heart and ask Him for forgiveness for your sins, He will make you a new person whose whole desire is to love Him and love others.     Many people try to "work" their way to God through their religion and church, and it absolutely does not work at all.

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   lburmasterposted 13 years ago

   People who are religious are typically happier, more satisfied in life, and help those around them more.

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      hazeleyedbeautyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      honestly im not religious at all and im really happy and satisfied with my life. i teach and im an LPN helping people is what i do best... explain that...

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      lburmasterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Easily. You found a place where you fit in that makes your life meaningful and accomplished.

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