Religion in our society

[oktana]

I think that religion is actually reducing the rate of crimes, and we may not be able to tell this because we haven’t lived the world without religion. However, imagine if people didn’t have religion to hinder them from committing various crimes and sins? There are certain things we all could have done but we know it won’t be good by God so we don’t do them. That’s all because of  religion.

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[SmartCharpa]

why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind

Everyone practices religion, but not everyone sticks to the rules. Many individuals do strange things out of their minds, forgetting that religion exists. Their minds have been closed, and they are unconcerned about anything religious. We always claim that the world has come to an end because people no longer follow religion, while some individuals will take someone's life simply to make themselves happy or to get money. Though it is because of religion that we still have peace of mind in some societies, when someone plans to do evil, they will remember religion, whereas others will not, prefer to get whatever they want by all possible means.

It is not everyone of us who is going in the right path right now, there is no more good love, we plan evil against each other, a lot of things are happening that are not supposed to, I keep wondering if this is the end of the world or if it is due to the hard economy. I think that at the end of the day, the reason we have it is that the hard economy is taking us in the wrong direction. Religion will be very hard for us as humans to complete, we can never be in the same direction because of our different thoughts.

[Zanab247]

Your words are completely correct. Religion should make our life a better place to live in, but what happens is the opposite most of the time. I think the reason is the difference in the interpretation of religion. Each person in his own way, every person believes himself is right and the rest of people are wrong, even those who belong To one religion, you find between them a difference of views, conflicts and perhaps hatred. This happens in all the major religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Yes, but the bad leaders will have these days are no longer do the right thing their forefathers was doing for the betterment of their religion in the society than to do what will benefit them and their entire family.

Religion is to make people to love themselves, and do things that will make them know that they are one in the religion but some group of people that is benefiting from crimes and other negative things in the society, we never allow things like that to reign among the people in the society because their voices will no longer be heard anymore.

 Christian, Judaism and Islam believe that they are calling or serving one God but they will never allow Islam to marry Christian, and Christian will never allow their children to marry or relate to Judaism, and those are the things affecting our religion today causing killing and crimes everywhere.

[Dewiana]

Do you not know the heart of man is full of greed. The poor beg but not enough, many turned to scammers. Some rich people are full of greed, and do not think of second alternative than to betray their working partner. Although what is wrong is wrong, but the world is not balance. Religion help to an extent, because if not religion, people will be worse than this. The world is pleasurable for people that have enough to enjoy, and many saying 'the spirit is willing, but the flesh is week'.

All religions teach good things and prevent all forms of evil, but this is not done by humans due to a lack of faith in humans and a very minimal level of understanding of religion, thus creating shortcuts to obtain wealth through brutal methods, such as robbery. , and kill, even though it is only momentary satisfaction without thinking about the effects that will occur. So over time it becomes a bad habit. If you have faith within yourself and continue to hone your spiritual knowledge then that will not happen, and this religion is a way to cleanse our soul and body. When we have already sinned, there is still a way to cleanse the soul, namely by repenting and not repeating the act again.

[Jewan420]

We all belong to religion but very few people follow the principles of religion. Only one thing is responsible for all the murders, fights, wars and hatreds in the world and that is greed. Due to greed, brothers are killed, friends become enemies and even the wars of one country with another are responsible for this greed of people. Greed is of various types, greed for money, greed for power and greed for wealth etc. Religion never supports greed. But people are only greedy.

[Jewan420]

Christian, Judaism and Islam believe that they are calling or serving one God but they will never allow Islam to marry Christian, and Christian will never allow their children to marry or relate to Judaism, and those are the things affecting our religion today causing killing and crimes everywhere.

All religions have one thing in common and that is humanism. No religion allows wrongdoing to non-believers. However, some dishonest leaders spread hatred among people in the name of religion.

 Islamic marriage rules allow intermarriage with non-Muslims, but the bride/groom must believe in one God, eg Christianity. Christians believe in God. So Islam allows a Christian to marry.

[Jonyshake71]

I think people who truly practice the religion, won't include themselves in any crime for some entertainment. But most of people in our society are greedy. They love power, money, good food, good clothes, good life to lead and for self satisfaction, they don't rethink about committed any crime. Religion can't stop them cause religion are just a name for them and i believe, they never try to know properly about their religion or greediness in their heart changed them and they have given it more priority to committeed crime.

[Hispo]

It is funny. Because this topic actually makes me think of something which is kind of common here in my country.
Usually, people who commit crimes or are prone to do so try to keep a façade of being religious or have turned into born again Christians while in prison or after facing some consequences due to their actions.
It is specially common in the east of the country.

One finds people who previously committed crimes completely dressed up, using ties and holding a Bible when walking around, but people still do not trust them. It is a tactic used by some petty criminals for people to get off guard in their presence so they can continue to commit crimes without getting caught.
Those crimes usually do not involve the use of fire arms, but still, there have been extraordinary cases or crimes committed by those who were regarded as the most religious people of a community.

I guess I do not need to point out the cases of sexual abuse, though.

[laijsica]

why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind

Religious precepts and customs teach people true morality. If you don't apply this right religious knowledge properly then you don't care about religion. The scope of this knowledge is thoroughly explained in every walk of life, starting from how to treat others well. So religious discipline consists in establishing you as a righteous person and you will not approach crime. So you should start your life journey by starting religious education from childhood. If you haven't got it yourself, start now and teach your child too. Only if you start from your family and encourage your surroundings, only then will the crime tendency from the society be reduced and it is possible to establish a beautiful society.

[Tahid12]

This is good thought op, I really appreciate your thought. We should practice our religion cause most of religion, we are following, advise us for good work, help people, work together, stand in One's side when they are in problem and live peacefully. But some people won't follow their religion at all. They are just in, that's all but do whatever they want. Besides there are many people who don't believe any religion. But the necessary thing is, we should be a good human being. Change yourself, world will be changed too

[Hispo]

This is good thought op, I really appreciate your thought. We should practice our religion cause most of religion, we are following, advise us for good work, help people, work together, stand in One's side when they are in problem and live peacefully. But some people won't follow their religion at all. They are just in, that's all but do whatever they want. Besides there are many people who don't believe any religion. But the necessary thing is, we should be a good human being. Change yourself, world will be changed too

There are people who do not follow any religion, but that does not mean they are bad people. There are atheists who are good people and mind their own business, they won't even debate on religion and will respect other's faith.
On the other hand, there are an special kind of person who is more harmful than atheist, those who say to practice a religion, are considered to be religious leaders, and yet they only use that position in their church or community to get economical benefits for themselves.
It is typical the example of the fake pastor or priest who does not actually believe in his own faith, who rather keep his church as a business , they collect the tribute for the church to sustain a sinful life style, while his followers remain ignorant of that reality.

It is a deadly kind of hipocrisy in my opinion and unfortunately, I believe it is more common than we assume it is. It only takes a look at the cases of sexual abuse within the catholic church, if some priests are willing to sexually assault children then they are even more willing to misuse tribute money.

[Fausto Arta]

I think that religion is actually reducing the rate of crimes, and we may not be able to tell this because we haven’t lived the world without religion. However, imagine if people didn’t have religion to hinder them from committing various crimes and sins? There are certain things we all could have done but we know it won’t be good by God so we don’t do them. That’s all because of  religion.

Religion plays a very important role in our society because with religion people's lives become more focused. Because in religion we are taught all the necessities of life, such as a government system, mutual respect so that there is no such thing as discrimination in social life. And with religion people will also know God, so that arrogance will be reduced or even disappear. The point is that religion plays a very important role in the continuity of social life.

[laijsica]

This is good thought op, I really appreciate your thought. We should practice our religion cause most of religion, we are following, advise us for good work, help people, work together, stand in One's side when they are in problem and live peacefully. But some people won't follow their religion at all. They are just in, that's all but do whatever they want. Besides there are many people who don't believe any religion. But the necessary thing is, we should be a good human being. Change yourself, world will be changed too

If you want to change the society, you need to change yourself first, and in this case, it is better to respect religion and obey its rules. The good advice you give others needs to be followed first so that your words can be accepted. To ensure peaceful social coexistence and ensure that your responsibilities are taken seriously as a whole. Many people of different religions can live in the same society and ensuring their freedom to practice their religion is also equivalent from your religious point of view. Therefore, excesses in the observance of religion will not be appropriate. Peaceful coexistence of people of different religions is a prerequisite for building a beautiful society.

[d-baet guns]

This is good thought op, I really appreciate your thought. We should practice our religion cause most of religion, we are following, advise us for good work, help people, work together, stand in One's side when they are in problem and live peacefully. But some people won't follow their religion at all. They are just in, that's all but do whatever they want. Besides there are many people who don't believe any religion. But the necessary thing is, we should be a good human being. Change yourself, world will be changed too

There are people who do not follow any religion, but that does not mean they are bad people. There are atheists who are good people and mind their own business, they won't even debate on religion and will respect other's faith.
On the other hand, there are an special kind of person who is more harmful than atheist, those who say to practice a religion, are considered to be religious leaders, and yet they only use that position in their church or community to get economical benefits for themselves.
It is typical the example of the fake pastor or priest who does not actually believe in his own faith, who rather keep his church as a business , they collect the tribute for the church to sustain a sinful life style, while his followers remain ignorant of that reality.

It is a deadly kind of hipocrisy in my opinion and unfortunately, I believe it is more common than we assume it is. It only takes a look at the cases of sexual abuse within the catholic church, if some priests are willing to sexually assault children then they are even more willing to misuse tribute money.

Of the majority of those who adhere to religion, there are certainly good and bad, our duty as a society is to be tolerant of other religions and those without religion.
I am sure that all religions teach tolerance towards others and other good things, even if there are still those who abuse religion for their own personal interests, perhaps they do not yet realize what the meaning of the religion they follow.
If your thoughts are like the hypocrisy or harassment that occurs in various cases, perhaps it is the person who is at fault, not the religion.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Religion is used to weaken the aggressive mindset of human being in the society. According to Cuba, religion is opium which makes man to forget his actions which he would taken.

Religion can't reduced crime in the society because the poverty level in the world is higher than the rich and also the unequal level also causes crime. The rich people are oppressing the poor and that makes class struggle. So at that stage, the poor people will be forced to commit crime to survive because the religion did not provide the necessary needs for them.

Yes I concur because this speak volume in my heart, religion can never solve crime issue except there is high level of equality between the rich and the poor in our society, human being are football when hit on a wall will bounce back, as the rich keep oppressing the poor their bouncing back is crime unlimited, using religion as tools for savaging crime is like a farmer with working tools until religion is give what it take by fully displaying love and begin to make everyone equal which will fully transit to our society it will not work as crime may be inevitable.

[Riginac111]

why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind

it is a religion that bring corruption because when people in that particular area is living a good way I don't think about there will be a much crime in the society but inside that Society what the preaches is a corruption so I don't know how there will be elimination of a crime we should do not be considering of religion to amend crime of citizens because I know very well that what a religion can do is to impact a knowledge of what you don't know and in this life will live is a life personal race, and religion can not stop crime.

[MissNonFall9]

why can't religion reduce the rate of crimes in our society?
Religion: I believe religion is a practice that teaches ways of good conducts and we all tend to found ourselves in a religion. I'm so sure all religion talks about good that leads man to the right track, correction from evil, love for one another, peace. But we still come across killings and all sort of different crimes in our society. If the society should practice our individual religion which they tend to belong, i feel the world would be a better place for mankind

Man is above all living beings on earth because God has created man with a unique characteristic that is not found in any other living being. And that distinctive feature is called conscience. Because of this sense of conscience man is considered the best of all living beings on earth.
Religion is a divine matter through which man is punished or rewarded in the next life. Since there is no direct attainment of anything in the world through religion, many people hear the message of religion but cannot grasp it in their hearts. Due to this all lawlessness and anarchy are created in the world.
But it is true and natural that the world will not be a good place for mankind if people do not awaken this unique feature of conscience or practice conscience.

[Y3shot]

I think people who truly practice the religion, won't include themselves in any crime for some entertainment. But most of people in our society are greedy. They love power, money, good food, good clothes, good life to lead and for self satisfaction, they don't rethink about committed any crime. Religion can't stop them cause religion are just a name for them and i believe, they never try to know properly about their religion or greediness in their heart changed them and they have given it more priority to committeed crime.

Most of the people that belong to religion are not really their to do the right things,  most people just belong to religion just to cover themselves up to disguise themselves as better people in the society. Many people who claim to belong to a religion hide under it to commit evil. I just understand that religion is not a guarantee for people to be good and their people who do evil that belive in God and pray to him, this doesn't make them to be good people.  So I think religion is just an organisation for people to belong,  some come for life healing to be changed person , some are their just to feel among.

[Kavelj22]

I think that religion is actually reducing the rate of crimes, and we may not be able to tell this because we haven’t lived the world without religion. However, imagine if people didn’t have religion to hinder them from committing various crimes and sins? There are certain things we all could have done but we know it won’t be good by God so we don’t do them. That’s all because of  religion.

There is no problem with those who adhere to religious legislation that is compatible with humanitarian principles. Rather, the problem is with those who commit crimes even while practicing religion. The idea here is the principle of “forgiveness” that all religions grant to their adherents, so that the criminal does not hesitate to commit barbaric acts before praying for forgiveness from the Lord, who promised to forgive him for his sins as long as he declared his repentance.

You believe that the world is better with religions on the grounds that they provide moral motivation not to commit crimes, but the events of history do not agree with your opinion. There are wars that have lasted for decades because of religious justifications. I mention to you, for example, the long wars between Protestants and Catholics, or what is known as the Crusades between Christians and Muslims. Can you deny the role of religion in these conflicts?