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Re:Whats your religion ?
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Date: 2007/07/19 11:21
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By: Halfandhalf491
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Yes I do believe people in the US/UK are becoming less religious. In our current society the impo[size=2][/size]rtance of a deity has slowly faded as modern science figures out more and more of the mysteries of life. Also i believe people are becoming less religious because of the growing number of distractions in daily life. With a plethora of new communication devices such as cell phones, instant messenger, and other internet mediums, it is hard to focus on what is important in one's life. In addition, more and more people are finding new ways to fill up every second of their day, giving them little time to just relax and reflect on spirituality. With this lack of reflection people fail to notice that they are slowly pushing god and their religion by the wayside and exchanging it for the next sports game or the next network. It doesn't help either that big business has enabled us to do this. Fast food chains are everywhere and everything is being made for the on the go person, the on the go family. In this constantly moving lifestyle one does not have the time to respect the blessings one has or enjoy life and worship instead the main focus is what the next event, or fix is going to be.
However the reasons don't end there. As our societies in the US and UK become more affluent, more intelligent, and our technology makes large advances, we seem to find little use for a god and take on the role ourselves. Plus with so many dangers created by man who has time to fear the wrath of any divine or evil powers.
Also it seems as though the corruption of all denominations of the christian faith has reached the point where people have lost much hope in a faith where leaders commit vile acts and preach contradictions. Although, we experience this kind of corruption in all other areas of our life such as in our governments, in our schools, in the workplace etc., i believe that many cannot accept that the flaws of man can take an effect on religion and those who guide others in faith. Its like people think that because it has to do with god it will automatically perfect however it has proven to be the opposite and thus people lose faith.
Upon this i come to my conclusion. Religion or at least spirituality should be an important part of our lives because we need it because we are flawed and the ideals and messages of spirituality and religion are pure although often presented as otherwise. As learned through current events we should question religion and the parts that seem to be man-made but accepting a god and or goddess is important. If we abandon all gods and deities in life i assure you, we will destroy ourselves and the earth.
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