There is a quote which I once read whch says:
'Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.'
What are your views on this, do you agree?
Do you think religion is a useful tool for the power in the world and if used cleverly, (like King Henry VIII) can aid them in controlling their people?
Do you agree with the pieces of evidence which suggests human beings are hard wired to be part of a group rather than on our own? Hinting at the possiblility that individuals choose to follow a religion simply because their instincts are telling them that if we are part of a large organisation/group, we have more chance of survival as we have more people looking after us than we do on our own. As we know religions can have followings of millions or billions.
All thoughts welcome.
p.s. Typed this up in a bit of a rush, so if you cant make sense of it, please ask further questions.
'Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.'
What are your views on this, do you agree?
Do you think religion is a useful tool for the power in the world and if used cleverly, (like King Henry VIII) can aid them in controlling their people?
Do you agree with the pieces of evidence which suggests human beings are hard wired to be part of a group rather than on our own? Hinting at the possiblility that individuals choose to follow a religion simply because their instincts are telling them that if we are part of a large organisation/group, we have more chance of survival as we have more people looking after us than we do on our own. As we know religions can have followings of millions or billions.
All thoughts welcome.
p.s. Typed this up in a bit of a rush, so if you cant make sense of it, please ask further questions.