Why do people believe in religion?

[Eggsandbaconforbrekkie]

I grew up fairly conservative christian. Now if I go to church its for the community, not because im scared of a fiery inferno. Im also curious about this Jesus guy. As far as most historians are concerned he was a real guy, which is pretty interesting. And I like following just the shit Jesus said. I think it would make the world a better place. But the pope is right better to be atheist than a fake ass catholic/christian. Just be nice to people and help out if you can. Seems like a nice concept to me.

[loyoung]

There are many religious people on earth. Even the vast majority of the world believes in monotheistic religions.
And often they do not question belief systems. There are many people who have Christian, Muslim and Jewish beliefs.

Why do they still believe in religion. I can not understand why people believe in religions in the age when we can reach the information so quickly.

Previously, there was a long debate on this issue, but research challenges the theory that being religious is determined by how much individuals rely on intuitive or analytical thinking.

In other words, someone who believes in religion is someone who has faith in their god, and I think this is a sensitive thing to debate because this concerns individual beliefs.

And one more, buddy, your question is no different from the question of those who don't believe in bitcoin. because they ask the same thing, they always ask "why believe (invest) in bitcoin that is intangible when there is already proven gold and is believed to be a protective tool for wealth"

 

[Moloch]

People believe in religion because they were born with it. When they first open their eyes they already have their religion.

Sorry, no

That is exactly the opposite of how it works...

People are born without any religion... people are all born atheists... people must be taught religion

[Moloch]

Fear... people believe in religion out of fear... mostly fear of death and the unknown

It's really that simple

[ifioklee1]

I feel religion make things really difficult in the sense that you are just restricted by sets of rules and dogmas you ought to follow.
This isn't cool

[BADecker]

Fear... people believe in religion out of fear... mostly fear of death and the unknown

It's really that simple

What are you so afraid of that you fear to recognize that ^^^ is your religion?

[Brian_Bishop]

Let me start with your closing remark. You say that information is so easy to reach today. But I ask, are there still so many unanswered questions that mankind still has a lot of work to do concerning them? Questions like the origin of man, the purpose of life, the Afterlife, whether it exists or not. In spite of all this information you claim is available, have these questions been answered? Man is not just a physical or intellectual being. He has a soul and a spirit. It is men who are aware on the spiritual level that recognize the presence of a God and subscribe to spirituality. This kind of man might not have all the answers too but he is not foolish enough to close his eyes to the reality of a spiritual dimension of life. This is why people still believe.

[SoiledDove]

There are many religious people on earth. Even the vast majority of the world believes in monotheistic religions.
And often they do not question belief systems. There are many people who have Christian, Muslim and Jewish beliefs.

Why do they still believe in religion. I can not understand why people believe in religions in the age when we can reach the information so quickly.

When things are going well, in life and in business, most people don't think too much about religion. They just automatically follow the system in which they were raised. That's if they were raised in a home where a religion was practiced. When things go wrong, like the death or serious illness of a loved one or problems at work or business, people need to know why. They need to make sense of what's happened. It's at this stage they seek out answers. They may find the answers which they want in the religion in which they were raised. Or maybe find a new one.  After all, everyone needs to make sense of the world. And where we are going. The frustration of not knowing why stuff happens can drive people crazy.

[clarkhans]

Religion supports morality, and it's good that people believe in God

[Moloch]

Religion supports morality...

Like the Catholic Church covering up for thousands of priests molesting children?