Affect of God and religion on human life

Power hunger is there in all spheres of life. Religion is not an exception. People vie with each other to establish their supremacy. We can see how many religions are broken in to splinter groups claiming each other as the ultimate.

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The teachings may be all that but it is hardly followed by anyone....In fact, religion gives rise to dvde and hatred like no other institution and it makes people hungry for power and wealth ! An example of tis the amount of wealth all the most famous religious places have amassed..

Actually religion itself does not create division between communities, it is wrongful interpretation of religion by a handful few who want to amass power and wealth for their selfish gains that creates hatred and division. Any religion for that matter preaches only love and tolerance towards others but people have twisted the true meanings because sticking to the true teachings of religion is not profitable for many.

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The teachings may be all that but it is hardly followed by anyone....In fact, religion gives rise to dvde and hatred like no other institution and it makes people hungry for power and wealth ! An example of tis the amount of wealth all the most famous religious places have amassed..

Actually religion itself does not create division between communities, it is wrongful interpretation of religion by a handful few who want to amass power and wealth for their selfish gains that creates hatred and division. Any religion for that matter preaches only love and tolerance towards others but people have twisted the true meanings because sticking to the true teachings of religion is not profitable for many.

We need what actually happens. It is fallacious to say that religion does not divide. Actually, anything that creates divisions is bound to divide. Religion is more important cause of social division. More wars have been waged on religious grounds. The phrases like 'Mazahab nahin sikhata apas men bair rakhana' ( Religion does not teach mutual enmity) are meaningless. If this had any meaning, there would be no need to coin such fallacious phrases.

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The teachings may be all that but it is hardly followed by anyone....In fact, religion gives rise to dvde and hatred like no other institution and it makes people hungry for power and wealth ! An example of tis the amount of wealth all the most famous religious places have amassed..

Actually religion itself does not create division between communities, it is wrongful interpretation of religion by a handful few who want to amass power and wealth for their selfish gains that creates hatred and division. Any religion for that matter preaches only love and tolerance towards others but people have twisted the true meanings because sticking to the true teachings of religion is not profitable for many.

We need what actually happens. It is fallacious to say that religion does not divide. Actually, anything that creates divisions is bound to divide. Religion is more important cause of social division. More wars have been waged on religious grounds. The phrases like 'Mazahab nahin sikhata apas men bair rakhana' ( Religion does not teach mutual enmity) are meaningless. If this had any meaning, there would be no need to coin such fallacious phrases.

I agree with you to an extent, but the hard truth is that religion does help keep people together and gives them proper guidelines for their daily conduct and behavior. If religion of any kind were non-existent then there would be nothing but total chaos and anarchy. Religion does happen to be the cause of major conflicts today everywhere, but is religion really to blame or is greed for power and money to blame? That greed is an offspring of a human's baser instincts and not of religion.

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The teachings may be all that but it is hardly followed by anyone....In fact, religion gives rise to dvde and hatred like no other institution and it makes people hungry for power and wealth ! An example of tis the amount of wealth all the most famous religious places have amassed..

Actually religion itself does not create division between communities, it is wrongful interpretation of religion by a handful few who want to amass power and wealth for their selfish gains that creates hatred and division. Any religion for that matter preaches only love and tolerance towards others but people have twisted the true meanings because sticking to the true teachings of religion is not profitable for many.

We need what actually happens. It is fallacious to say that religion does not divide. Actually, anything that creates divisions is bound to divide. Religion is more important cause of social division. More wars have been waged on religious grounds. The phrases like 'Mazahab nahin sikhata apas men bair rakhana' ( Religion does not teach mutual enmity) are meaningless. If this had any meaning, there would be no need to coin such fallacious phrases.

I agree with you to an extent, but the hard truth is that religion does help keep people together and gives them proper guidelines for their daily conduct and behavior. If religion of any kind were non-existent then there would be nothing but total chaos and anarchy. Religion does happen to be the cause of major conflicts today everywhere, but is religion really to blame or is greed for power and money to blame? That greed is an offspring of a human's baser instincts and not of religion.

People are united more on geographical basis than religion. Religion in fact is dividing factor. Among Hindus also there are mutually fighting sects and sub sects. I agree that religion cannot be eliminated. But we need reduce its influence and harmful affects. Hence personally I do not join religion and caste based functions but like to attend other social and cultural events.

where does faith in religion lead to. This may lead to disaster if followed blindly. Here is a story of a couple who felt that U.S.A. is not a good place to live according to religion. They left for an ideal religious island by a boat. There were some storms and they were saved. It would be perfectly correct to say that they moved by boat foolishly in blind faith but were saved luckily. But such 'true followers' would argue that Jesus always cares and He saved them. There is also a recent case in India. A family decided to meet Lord Shiva and ate poisonous 'prasad'. Most were killed. This is affect of God and religion.

http://freethoughtblogs.com/singham/2013/08/12/trusting-god-almost-leads-to-disaster/

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The teachings may be all that but it is hardly followed by anyone....In fact, religion gives rise to dvde and hatred like no other institution and it makes people hungry for power and wealth ! An example of tis the amount of wealth all the most famous religious places have amassed..

Tirupati is a shining example that testifies your statement. There is no enough space to accommodate the gold and silver amassed by Tirupati Devasthanam.

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The basic education of religion like love, help etc is not really religious as such. When we talk of religion, this means organized religion. Organized religion like Hindu, Muslim, christian is not merely about mutual cooperation among human. The organized religion does not bring love but distortions, division, superstitions and rigidity. Various terrorist movements are just a consequence of organized religion. .

When we talk of organized religion, it necessarily does not have to be so rigid that they cannot tolerate living in harmony with others. Take Parsee religion for example, they are a very small community now in numbers, they stick to their own norms and regulations but never force it upon others. They do follow certain beliefs that are very strict but that has never hurt others at any point of time. At the same time wherever they have migrated in the world, they have adopted the local culture with such ease and inculcated it within themselves in such a manner as the sugar dissolves in milk. That should how one's religion must be!

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The basic education of religion like love, help etc is not really religious as such. When we talk of religion, this means organized religion. Organized religion like Hindu, Muslim, christian is not merely about mutual cooperation among human. The organized religion does not bring love but distortions, division, superstitions and rigidity. Various terrorist movements are just a consequence of organized religion. .

When we talk of organized religion, it necessarily does not have to be so rigid that they cannot tolerate living in harmony with others. Take Parsee religion for example, they are a very small community now in numbers, they stick to their own norms and regulations but never force it upon others. They do follow certain beliefs that are very strict but that has never hurt others at any point of time. At the same time wherever they have migrated in the world, they have adopted the local culture with such ease and inculcated it within themselves in such a manner as the sugar dissolves in milk. That should how one's religion must be!

True, it is the same with Jains living here.They are a small community but very hard working even though they are a very wealthy community. They mingle freely and take part in all religious functions ...I feel that Indian christians too are peace loving ...

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The basic education of religion like love, help etc is not really religious as such. When we talk of religion, this means organized religion. Organized religion like Hindu, Muslim, christian is not merely about mutual cooperation among human. The organized religion does not bring love but distortions, division, superstitions and rigidity. Various terrorist movements are just a consequence of organized religion. .

When we talk of organized religion, it necessarily does not have to be so rigid that they cannot tolerate living in harmony with others. Take Parsee religion for example, they are a very small community now in numbers, they stick to their own norms and regulations but never force it upon others. They do follow certain beliefs that are very strict but that has never hurt others at any point of time. At the same time wherever they have migrated in the world, they have adopted the local culture with such ease and inculcated it within themselves in such a manner as the sugar dissolves in milk. That should how one's religion must be!

True, it is the same with Jains living here.They are a small community but very hard working even though they are a very wealthy community. They mingle freely and take part in all religious functions ...I feel that Indian christians too are peace loving ...

Yes, there are Jains too who mingle quite freely and are very much peace loving. Indian christians are good too but there are some sects who try to force their views on others persistently and that becomes a bit bothersome!

I think people referring to religion find it different but what I feel it is not the religion but our mindset, discipline, training and social treatment that needs a change. It's all about education of a religion, it's concept that must be clear in our minds. No religion is wrong or right unless we know its background. Something can be right for me but you may dislike it, same goes for religions and faiths.

Basic education of all religion are same, love help, kindness, forgiveness, donation, Karma. But it is depends on person how they will took it. for some person religion is virus and for some person religion is power.

The basic education of religion like love, help etc is not really religious as such. When we talk of religion, this means organized religion. Organized religion like Hindu, Muslim, christian is not merely about mutual cooperation among human. The organized religion does not bring love but distortions, division, superstitions and rigidity. Various terrorist movements are just a consequence of organized religion. .

When we talk of organized religion, it necessarily does not have to be so rigid that they cannot tolerate living in harmony with others. Take Parsee religion for example, they are a very small community now in numbers, they stick to their own norms and regulations but never force it upon others. They do follow certain beliefs that are very strict but that has never hurt others at any point of time. At the same time wherever they have migrated in the world, they have adopted the local culture with such ease and inculcated it within themselves in such a manner as the sugar dissolves in milk. That should how one's religion must be!

True, it is the same with Jains living here.They are a small community but very hard working even though they are a very wealthy community. They mingle freely and take part in all religious functions ...I feel that Indian christians too are peace loving ...

Yes, there are Jains too who mingle quite freely and are very much peace loving. Indian christians are good too but there are some sects who try to force their views on others persistently and that becomes a bit bothersome!

Some people do try and convert you into their faith but with all that it is done in a persuasive manner and they dont take part in any violent protests and such things....

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

I agree that there is power that boosts your confidence. That power is nothing but your own self confidence. However a believer may get confidence even from 'God' existing or not.

There is an old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

I agree that there is power that boosts your confidence. That power is nothing but your own self confidence. However a believer may get confidence even from 'God' existing or not.

That was the point but you said it better than I did, thanks.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

Even God verifies before stretching his helping hand if the man has done his bit or not. Mere breaking of 100 coconuts at the altar will not serve the purpose. Real devotees will not show their devotion externally.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

Even God verifies before stretching his helping hand if the man has done his bit or not. Mere breaking of 100 coconuts at the altar will not serve the purpose. Real devotees will not show their devotion externally.

But these rituals do not depend on 'God'. These depend more on environment. So, the 'coconut ritual' will not be in a country where there are no coconuts. In Bible, this is given that - It is easier for a camel to go through eye of needle than for a rich man to enter heaven'. Obviously, this statement would have been coined where camels exist and God has nothing to do. When Christian missionaries explained this to people in Assam, nobody could understand. Obviously because people there had never seen a camel. How to convince people of biblical truth. The Christian clergy communicated with bosses at Rome. after some thought, they advised to replace 'camel' with 'elephant'. Thus, God has nothing to do with 'coconuts', 'camel' or 'elephant'. The very concept of 'God' is fake.

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

Even God verifies before stretching his helping hand if the man has done his bit or not. Mere breaking of 100 coconuts at the altar will not serve the purpose. Real devotees will not show their devotion externally.

But these rituals do not depend on 'God'. These depend more on environment. So, the 'coconut ritual' will not be in a country where there are no coconuts. In Bible, this is given that - It is easier for a camel to go through eye of needle than for a rich man to enter heaven'. Obviously, this statement would have been coined where camels exist and God has nothing to do. When Christian missionaries explained this to people in Assam, nobody could understand. Obviously because people there had never seen a camel. How to convince people of biblical truth. The Christian clergy communicated with bosses at Rome. after some thought, they advised to replace 'camel' with 'elephant'. Thus, God has nothing to do with 'coconuts', 'camel' or 'elephant'. The very concept of 'God' is fake.

Yes. A coconut or a camel or an elephant are the symbols of rituals that vary from country to country. In general it is understood as a ritual which has nothing to do with god

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

Even God verifies before stretching his helping hand if the man has done his bit or not. Mere breaking of 100 coconuts at the altar will not serve the purpose. Real devotees will not show their devotion externally.

But these rituals do not depend on 'God'. These depend more on environment. So, the 'coconut ritual' will not be in a country where there are no coconuts. In Bible, this is given that - It is easier for a camel to go through eye of needle than for a rich man to enter heaven'. Obviously, this statement would have been coined where camels exist and God has nothing to do. When Christian missionaries explained this to people in Assam, nobody could understand. Obviously because people there had never seen a camel. How to convince people of biblical truth. The Christian clergy communicated with bosses at Rome. after some thought, they advised to replace 'camel' with 'elephant'. Thus, God has nothing to do with 'coconuts', 'camel' or 'elephant'. The very concept of 'God' is fake.

Yes. A coconut or a camel or an elephant are the symbols of rituals that vary from country to country. In general it is understood as a ritual which has nothing to do with god

The problem is that these so called pandits make us afraid first, then tell us to perform rituals if u want to be safe... or a medium to reach god. This is just business.. Although i am not against the faith of people but what is the use of such faith, when it means killing of innocent animals...

There is a old saying, if you have trust in god, you don't have to go to temples and show your loyalty with different gimmicks, you can always keep him in your mind even while doing your regular jobs. There is a power that enhances your inner power. Trust it or not.

They say, "Faith moves mountains." One need not wear religious marks on the forehead and smear vibhhuti all over the body to show your religious affiliations.

that is true, God is only a driving force but you have to make your own efforts to reach anywhere.
God is petrol but not a car.

Even God verifies before stretching his helping hand if the man has done his bit or not. Mere breaking of 100 coconuts at the altar will not serve the purpose. Real devotees will not show their devotion externally.

But these rituals do not depend on 'God'. These depend more on environment. So, the 'coconut ritual' will not be in a country where there are no coconuts. In Bible, this is given that - It is easier for a camel to go through eye of needle than for a rich man to enter heaven'. Obviously, this statement would have been coined where camels exist and God has nothing to do. When Christian missionaries explained this to people in Assam, nobody could understand. Obviously because people there had never seen a camel. How to convince people of biblical truth. The Christian clergy communicated with bosses at Rome. after some thought, they advised to replace 'camel' with 'elephant'. Thus, God has nothing to do with 'coconuts', 'camel' or 'elephant'. The very concept of 'God' is fake.

Yes. A coconut or a camel or an elephant are the symbols of rituals that vary from country to country. In general it is understood as a ritual which has nothing to do with god

The problem is that these so called pandits make us afraid first, then tell us to perform rituals if u want to be safe... or a medium to reach god. This is just business.. Although i am not against the faith of people but what is the use of such faith, when it means killing of innocent animals...

Right. As you said its business . And the livelihood of these pseudo pundits . Then why should we get scared knowing that there is no truth in their talk ?