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| The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 9:01pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Virtually every theist I've come across, both online and offline seem to unconsciously exhibit this fear whenever I engage them. One said to me recently. "It is better I live, believing that God exists and discover in the end he doesn't. Than not to believe and realize he does in the end" When you analyze the above, I'm sure you can't help but smell fear oozing out from that fellow. They are afraid of hell. They are afraid of the wrath of God. After all, he is a consuming fear, they say. They are afraid that by not believing, something evil will befall them. Perhaps their finance will crumble. Perhaps that beautiful future they always envision will fall out of place. They are afraid to die. Die before their time as they put it... They are simply afraid! Every religion, ever created used this mechanism called FEAR. It is what keeps this system standing. Remove it and the whole system cease to exist. It takes only enlightenment to break free from this powerful tool. Yes, I said POWERFUL! cause I've been there. Dear fellow atheists, don't be too harsh on them. It isn't easy to break free from years of indoctrination, brainwash and delusion. It isn't easy. With FEAR comes CONTROL! |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by nonen(m): 9:04pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Not all religions are based on fear: ask Jehovah’s Witnesses |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 9:16pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
GodWrites:Every Criminal is afraid of Jail, that's why every sinner is afraid of Hell. @Op, it doesn't matter what you say, if you don't repent And die in your sins, you'd go to God's Jail, Hellfire. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 9:17pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
nonen:JW may spend all their lives denying the AfterLife, when they die, the bandage shall be peeled off their eyes. There's hellfire for spiritual criminals. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 9:22pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Anas09:But I'm not afraid of hell. Does that make me a saint? Think about it! |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Vulcanheph(m): 9:23pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
True ......there was This movie i watched (I think it's Robin Hood) where a priest said the words " Fear is the greatest weapon in God's Arsenal" I couldn't help but realise how true it is. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 9:23pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
nonen:Fear of hell is merely one of the numerous tools of fear. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 9:25pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Vulcanheph:When man overcomes FEAR, only then can he see. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Makschinchin: 9:48pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
GodWrites:From your analysis, it's obvious you are referring to the Christian religion, so I'll answer as one. For the records, I'm a Christian and born again (by the grace of God). From what you wrote up there, honestly, I can categorically tell you that any Christian who lives in fear is not a true Christian after all.. Atheists often use this line of hell to buttress their points.. I am not a Christian today because I'm afraid of going to hell, hell No!! There's no love in fear sir. Listen to what the Bible says about fear in 1John.4.18 - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. As a Christian, the only fear I have is a reverential fear for God and not a tormenting fear.. In a world like this, it is no doubt that you will reap what you sow.. If you do good, you'll reap good in return and if you sow bad, you will reap same in return.. This is true for everyone even if you take religious beliefs from this. As a true Christian, you are expected to live a godly life and eschew all appearances of evil. So many today want to serve God and still indulge in some sins, which isn't God's plan for us.. So many are not ready to give their lives entirely to Christ.. The Bible is against sin of any form but then, many cannot resist the temptation to indulge in sin.. So instead of following God's ways and living a righteous life, they rather opt for the "God does not exist" thing so they can willfully indulge in whatever comes their minds.. It is only those that have cockroaches in their cupboards, those that still want to indulge in their secret sins, that are afraid of Hell. Those who claim to be atheists can attest to this.. True Christians don't fear hell |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by nonen(m): 9:53pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Anas09:https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/heaven-and-hell-what-does-the-bible-really-teach/does-the-bible-speak-of-hellfire-that-lasts-forever https://www1.cbn.com/questions/hell-real-place https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_174.cfm https://www.allaboutgod.com/faq/if-i-dont-accept.htm https://www.jewishnotgreek.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhJrqBRDZARIsALhp1WTG4fm5vhK-P6KVwTEoHBa9BB5JYZVgKOKlPrXgpEKCEmoKgLg-3qMaAtUQEALw_wcB The above websites are not owned by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please read and understand. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Makschinchin: 9:56pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Anas09:Aptly said ![]() |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by nonen(m): 10:05pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Anas09:Your analogy isn’t right. The fact is: The prisons hold more innocent people than criminals. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 10:38pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
Makschinchin:You've picked some aspects of your holy Bible that appeals to you. Lemme do mine. Please don't skip a line, read to the very end. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Mathew 25:46 These, then, will be sent off to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go to eternal life.” Mathew 1:50 And throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Mathew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. There are lots of horrendous passages that I cant dig up now.. ***** The ascension of Saints into heaven, and the damnation of the evil ones into eternal lake of fire is the main message which thy religion carry and hold firmly. It's a threat - a blackmail! Before you i lay two paths, love me and be saved. Reject me and be casted to eternal suffering. Where is love therein? Isn't that a blackmail? Is that not a threat? It's like saying, give me your car and live. Refuse and i shot you this gun. Or maybe another instrument of fear could he used by the robber anyway.. The fact remains, fear has to be used for control to be possible. In the game of power, you lay two options and make the less desirable option very hard to pick. Any love that comes with a condition is not love. Love me and be saved, if you don't you die. Worship me and be saved, if you don't you die.. Work out your salvation with trembling.. Let he that thinks he stands take hid less he fall.. Parables where also used to intensify that fear. Like the parable of the rich fool and so many others. Read your holy book and see FEAR written on almost every line. There is no love in fear! Look within, why do you believe in God? You might find your brain spinning a bit.. That's cause your only reason is because of the cons.. Religion was created using the carrot and stick technique. I wish you can know beyond that tool of control you call Bible. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by UceeGod: 11:02pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
GodWrites:Your writeup shows absolute lack of understanding of the Christian faith. Genuine Christianity is based on LOVE not threats. The LORD God of the Bible is the Creator of all things and He has the ultimate right over His creations but He doesn't force humans to submission. On the contrary, the devil, the common enemy of all humans uses religion to keep humans in darkness (separation from God) with force. As a human, you choose to embrace the love of God in Christ or choose to join the devil in rebellion against God - that of course leads to eternal damnation in hell prepared solely for the devil. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 11:41pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
UceeGod:If you know what threat or blackmail is, you won't make this shallow comment. Of course when it comes to the aspect of your Bible that makes men cringe, you and your lots fall back to understanding of the scripture or the faith.. I'm surprised you didn't ask me to call upon the holy spirit for understanding lol. You said he doesn't force people? If I tell you, love me or you die by hanging. Isn't that a choice? Am I forcing you? Don't allow those years of indoctrination blind you, open your eyes ![]() How can a God create hell, ask you to love him or suffer eternity by his own very creation? Mehn.. That is the real definition of using fear to control. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by UceeGod: 12:11am On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:Well, I can't really blame you for your lack of understanding because the majority of those who profess to be Christians still take their faith as a religion - fear of God's judgement. But I'm sure you read what I posted up there about GENUINE CHRISTIANITY. A real Christian doesn't serve God or follow Christ out of fear of His judgement but out of full realization of His infinite Love. A real Christian will not follow Christ just to avoid eternal punishment but to fulfill God's purpose for creating him/her on earth - that's only when he/she will be truly and fully satisfied. If you continue reading the Bible without His inspiration, you'll sure continue to misunderstand and misinterprete the Bible. That was how I used to read & study the Bible because I was born in a core Christian religious home. But when I stopped going to church and started studying the Bible prayerfully, then I started seeing the real side of God - LOVE. As for hell, I already told you God didn't create hell for humans. You can only choose to accompany the devil to hell, IT'S YOUR CHOICE. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by kluvert(m): 2:41am On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:I have never been afraid of hell because I know Christianity is a scam ask Daddy GO. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by kluvert(m): 2:43am On Aug 05, 2019 |
UceeGod:It's your choice to free yourself from religious slavery and transcend |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by EmperorHarry: 7:47am On Aug 05, 2019 |
The root of religion is the fear of the uncertain.Isn't that what drives fear in all areas of life? Slaving away 9-5 for crumbs is driven by the fear of the uncertain...It takes a personal choice to be free from fear of the uncertain and even still you can't really be free from fear.People cling unto anything that provides a degree of certainty.For atheists it's science and for theists it's God and religion. Take away God and religion and that fear of uncertainty would be replaced by something I hope wouldn't be far worse. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 7:59am On Aug 05, 2019 |
UceeGod:You still don't get it.. I would advice you read the Bible again but this time, don't suspend your intelligence. You folks are fond of seeing even the evils in the Bible as right. That is what brainwash and indoctrination does. You can never see the loopholes, you try as much as you can to overlook them and retain your belief. You said God never created hell for humans, but for the devil and his demons? Do you mean to tell me God lacks the power to eliminate his creation, the devil? Why send him to hell? Why allow him to even roam the earth where his children dwells? Why did God create Lucifer in the first place even after knowing the havoc he will cause? After all, he is all knowing.. Why will God create you, even after knowing that you will end up on hell? He is all knowing remember? He already know those going to heaven and hell even before they were born.. Before the creation of a man, He knows that this creation will fail. He knows that billions will Go to hell, going by the Bible... He knew!! Keep reading your Bible and getting dumber. Indoctrination is a strong thing. Good news is; he doesn't exist.. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by iramure(m): 10:22am On Aug 05, 2019 |
Anas09:@Op is correct Free yourself my dear |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by LordReed(m): 10:53am On Aug 05, 2019 |
UceeGod:So Yahweh puts the gun of hell to your heads and says "If you don't love me I will pull this trigger and you suffer for eternity" and you says this is love? Or free will? How is it free if the opportunity cost is damnation? |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by LordReed(m): 11:02am On Aug 05, 2019 |
I think in our distant past when our cognitive abilities started developing, it made sense to assume that like a mother and father makes provision for our well being and like they would scold us for straying (which could have dire consequences), a god or gods have provided this world for us and would scold us if we strayed. The casual remorseless brutality of nature must have accentuated those fears and that's why they sort to appease the gods. We who now stand on their shoulders are begin to realise that there are no universe spanning parents and that we must work towards our own survival. For those who want to live in the comfort of believing in universe spanning parents, it is their prerogative but they shouldn't expect the rest of us to indulge them when they say the naked emperor has the most beautiful clothes on. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by UceeGod: 11:26am On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:You say He doesn't exist? But that won't make Him seize to exist, even in your conscience. If you won't allow the Spirit who inspired the writers of the Bible to inspire you to understand, that's a complete waste of time. Your own intelligence has a finite perspective. My own intelligence has an eternal perspective - that's a huge difference. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by GodWrites(op): 11:48am On Aug 05, 2019 |
UceeGod:You want to delve into whether he exists or not? Please don't dabble in that aspect cause you will end up shooting yourself. If you say he exists? What proof do you have of his existence? Something that doesn't exist can't cease to exist until proven that he really exist. Are you getting me? If you can't bring up something tangible about the existence of your God, why then do you find the belief in Zeus, Thor, Buddha laughable? |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 3:06pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
iramure:How will you free yourself from death? Let's begin with that. Pls tell me what to.do to free myself from death. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 3:07pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
nonen:That will be on earth not in heaven. God is a Just judge. Repent now because you won't have an advocate that wld plead for you at dead. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 3:10pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
nonen:Do you have a Bible? Do you read it? I guess not if you do, you won't be telling me to.read websites when the Bibles state categorically clear that hellfire is for satan and his agents. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Anas09: 3:13pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:Does God.know you? Is your name written in the book of life? Take 100 years and add to how long you ve lived already, it's flitting compared to eternity. You will die very soon and If you die and can't access the presence of Jesus, your eyes will be clear. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by Makschinchin: 3:38pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:@boldened: It is only those who have skeletons in their cupboards that will see that as a threat and begin to develop fear.. If you live right here on earth, why should you fear the eternal damnation that comes to evil doers?? Those are the words of Jesus and it stands.. If you are scared of hell, then stop purposely living a sinful life and ask Him for mercy. Some want to be wicked to others but don't want same wickedness done to them. Some are ready to kill, steal and covet people's properties but don't want to pay for their crimes.. Haba, it doesn't work that way!! If there's no punishment for sin, imagine what the human race would have turned into?? Don't you think if we begin to live a righteous and godly life here on earth, things will definitely work out for our good? That's all I have to tell you and your kind.. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by UceeGod: 4:24pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
GodWrites:You believe there's no God in your mind, true. But He exists in your heart, that's why you bother yourself so much about God, Satan and hell. That's why you still read the Bible even though you understand it upside-down. My friend, I have nothing to show you why God exists because your breath alone is a proof. You either agree with your conscience or silent it, it's up to you. |
| Re: The Root Of Religion Is FEAR by LordReed(m): 4:48pm On Aug 05, 2019 |
Makschinchin:There is no real thing called sin neither is there universal justice. All the bad guys who died and got away with whatever they did will not be punished because they are dead. If you and I do nothing to address the bad things people do while are alive then the misery will be ours to bear. |
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