A THOUGHT FOR RELIGIOUS PEOPLE...

[nineteeneightysix]

If you think that the world would be a better place if everybody followed your religion, then you are potentially a dangerous person, and if you don't then your religion is useless and the world doesn't need it...

What do you think about this statement...?

 

[Brown_Pride]

False dilemma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ?

Problem with your statement is "then you are a potentially a dangerous person".

Better question is, "Do you think the world would be better if everyone followed your religion, if not then isn't your religion useless?"

Of course it would be better if everyone believed the same thing, that doesn't mean I advocate for forcing people to believe something as your post sorta hints at. It would be better because you'd instantly remove a rather substantial source of discontent. Less strife = world is better off.

 

[tmonster]

If you think that the world would be a better place if everybody followed your religion, then you are potentially a dangerous person, and if you don't then your religion is useless and the world doesn't need it...

What do you think about this statement...?

 

[nineteeneightysix]

False dilemma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ?

Problem with your statement is "then you are a potentially a dangerous person".

Better question is, "Do you think the world would be better if everyone followed your religion, if not then isn't your religion useless?"

Of course it would be better if everyone believed the same thing, that doesn't mean I advocate for forcing people to believe something as your post sorta hints at. It would be better because you'd instantly remove a rather substantial source of discontent. Less strife = world is better off.

1) Thank you for posting the Wiki link, but after reading the definition of "false dilemma" I don't think my post qualifies...I didn't present a dichotomy...I INTENTIONALLY used the word "potential" because I know that nothing is "black n white" this evidenced in my posting history...

In fact, the reason I post extreme views is NOT to troll people, but to show that CONTEXT is very important when making decisions...You have to be able to adapt...

2) There is NO proof that the world would be better under one religion...Even when Europe was ruled by the Popes, they still fought many wars with each other...Religion has very little to do with the real reason why people do what they do...Just my opinion...

 

[Brown_Pride]

1) Thank you for posting the Wiki link, but after reading the definition of "false dilemma" I don't think my post qualifies...I didn't present a dichotomy...I INTENTIONALLY used the word "potential" because I know that nothing is "black n white" this evidenced in my posting history...

In fact, the reason I post extreme views is NOT to troll people, but to show that CONTEXT is very important when making decisions...You have to be able to adapt...

2) There is NO proof that the world would be better under one religion...Even when Europe was ruled by the Popes, they still fought many wars with each other...Religion has very little to do with the real reason why people do what they do...Just my opinion...

I'll bite.
Fair enough it doesn't fit the rigid standard of the definition, so I'll not argue semantics but suggest that if you want to discuss context then point that out in the question or it looks like bait.

So to answer your question the statement is pointless because it creates a situation where one is forced to either agree that they are potentially dangerous or that their religion is worthless there is, at least at face value, no alternative. That being said YES context is extremely important and NO, religion isn't the root of the problem. However, if everyone believed the same thing the world would still be a better place as there would be ONE less thing to argue/go to war about, that's not to say people wouldn't still go to war. I get the point you're trying to make though and have argued in favor of it many times.

Religion is used by those in power to maintain power, were religion out of the equation those in power would simply find another means. Religion is the convenient choice because it's such low hanging fruit. When trying to justify an action what better way than to say "because GOD said so?" I mean who wants to argue with God?

Last point in terms of your approach because I think you have something to say...
Never open with hyperbole if you really want to discuss something, particularly on a board prone to argument for the sake of argument.

 

[joeychizzle]

For someone to be believing in something that has been proven wrong countless times, and to for them to be wishing to impose their will/religion upon the entire globe, they're not going to be using logic on a consistent basis. If you can live a lie as blatant as this, then you ain't gonna be pondering the merits and faults.


You won't even wonder why there are so many religions that also claim their god is real.
You won't even wonder why your god is supposedly all powerful but he didn't stop innocents being slaughtered on a daily basis.
You won't even wonder why people call you a fukking dumbass because you believe in fairy tales that even retarded 8 year olds can de-bunk.

 

[TransJenner]

My religion tells me to treat others kind and loving

 

[nineteeneightysix]

My religion tells me to treat others kind and loving

What does that even mean?

 

[TransJenner]

Jay

What does that even mean?

lol my point exactly

 

[TransJenner]

For someone to be believing in something that has been proven wrong countless times, and to for them to be wishing to impose their will/religion upon the entire globe, they're not going to be using logic on a consistent basis. If you can live a lie as blatant as this, then you ain't gonna be pondering the merits and faults.


You won't even wonder why there are so many religions that also claim their god is real.
You won't even wonder why your god is supposedly all powerful but he didn't stop innocents being slaughtered on a daily basis.
You won't even wonder why people call you a fukking dumbass because you believe in fairy tales that even retarded 8 year olds can de-bunk.

When Jesus returns he gonna be like:

 

[joeychizzle]

When Jesus returns he gonna be like:

I wonder how many generations have swore to themselves that jesus was gonna come back? For how many centuries has this 'prophecy' been stewing?

Believe imaginary storybook characters are gonna come to life brehs

 

[TransJenner]

I wonder how many generations have swore to themselves that jesus was gonna come back? For how many centuries has this 'prophecy' been stewing?

Believe imaginary storybook characters are gonna come to life brehs

Probably a lot , but he coming faster than ever now , you gonna be like

 

[joeychizzle]

Probably a lot , but he coming faster than ever now , you gonna be like

but yeah whatever breh. if dude really existed once upon a time, he's long dead. he ain't about to float down like superman and spit knowledge at yall. Besides, if I came back and saw all my followers rocking the apparatus that kilt me.. I'd be mad as fukk

"I died for you ungrateful mofukkas and chilled in that bytchass tomb for three days! I tell yall to remember me and yall start rocking crosses around ya necks? You cold mofukkas."

 

[TransJenner]

but yeah whatever breh. if dude really existed once upon a time, he's long dead. he ain't about to float down like superman and spit knowledge at yall. Besides, if I came back and saw all my followers rocking the apparatus that kilt me.. I'd be mad as fukk

"I died for you ungrateful mofukkas and chilled in that bytchass tomb for three days! I tell yall to remember me and yall start rocking crosses around ya necks? You cold mofukkas."

I do agree about the cross thing , but you gotta understand most "Christians" don't even really follow God , besides its all about a personal relationship , the church and all that just get in he way

 

[joeychizzle]

I do agree about the cross thing , but you gotta understand most "Christians" don't even really follow God , besides its all about a personal relationship , the church and all that just get in he way

It's actually somewhat atrocious that atheists and agnostics often have a much higher knowledge of whichever religion they're debating.
I might be shytting on god sometimes but in real life, I don't get in the way of somebody worshipping whatever they want.

You're right about the church getting in the way. They like to say how money is the root of all evil and then they got the nerve to ask for it and then complain if you don't tithe enough and it's all tax free



shyt. I might have to join the Creflo hustle