Is religion a cursed blessing

[Mhizlove]

Honestly I do not think that religion here is the main problem, because most religions do teach compassion, respect and peace, but people most times has twisted it the other way around to promote division or go after personal interests. So you see religion can become a source of unity instead of conflict, if only the people focus more on how to understand and respect each others belief rather than trying to prove who is right or wrong.

[Callido]

Religion is not a cursed but blessing, it's only the devil that makes men to see religion as a cursed because his intentions for humanity is good. Religion was meant to unite people together and draw them closer to God, but the prince of the world has turned humanity against it Creator, it's only those who don't know the plan and agenda of the devil will see religion as a curse. Religion was meant to be one and not to be divers, but the prince has made people confused about the right religion that's why people see it as a cursed. When you follow the right religion which is Christianity you will know that religion is not a curse.

Nothing concerns the devil, humans are the ones taking it too far. The problem started with trying to convert a person from a different religion to their own religion, if everyone could focus and practice their religion, i believe the world will be more at peace than it is today.

In Nigeria we have a terrorist organization of a particular religion, their aim is to make the country a one religion country, this is what religion has done, and honestly, from a good point of view, religion does seem like a cursed blessing.

[juttsab@]

Religion is a human distortion of spirituality. They try to explain through dogmas a matter which is still unknown to human beings, and as consequence, they end causing harm to the humanity.

I won't say religions are completely bad, because they can be also helpful for many people in daily life when struggling with different kinds of situations, but there is also the negative aspect of it, which is mainly manipulation of the masses in an attempt to control them.

Religions try to work as a middleman between the individual and God. On the other hand, I believe there shouldn't be middlemen on this relationship.

Religion is not totally bad especially those that don't promote evil. Some religions promote violence and human suffering, which is inhumane. Those that promote peaceful coexistence and equality should be encouraged.

But religious fanaticism has caused more harm than good. The belief that a particular religion is superior to others has caused conflicts that have led to destruction of life and property. I would have to accept that some religions are indeed cursed blessings.

I am no longer a follower of a religious creed. My religion now is humanity.

Religion was never or is never a problem itself but yes people has caused different conflicts on the name of religion , they have tried to blame their own frustrations on the name of religion. Religion always bring peace, compassion and Co existence for the million of people. Violence became the part of religion or was associated with religion from the time when individuals started missusing religious belief for their own politics or their won agendas. The main problems are extremeism and the intolerance that exist in today’s society. Fanticism is dangerous but it should not define religion. There are million of people who are following their religions very peacefully and their also serving the humanity the main problem is extremism.

[Mr Reporter]

Honestly I do not think that religion here is the main problem, because most religions do teach compassion, respect and peace, but people most times has twisted it the other way around to promote division or go after personal interests. So you see religion can become a source of unity instead of conflict, if only the people focus more on how to understand and respect each others belief rather than trying to prove who is right or wrong.

In my opinion i think the solution is only one thing that can really help even in the real world is to have people live in peace and same as everyone regardless the religion been a tradition worshiper you still need to have respect for each other religion, because everyone has the right choose any religions they might want to put their faith in, honestly the real truth is that religions becomes a glue that holds society together rather than a wedge that drives it apart and that really should even happen as for everyone to just mind themselves and worship what you believe in.

[DYOR+BTC]

Honestly I do not think that religion here is the main problem, because most religions do teach compassion, respect and peace, but people most times has twisted it the other way around to promote division or go after personal interests. So you see religion can become a source of unity instead of conflict, if only the people focus more on how to understand and respect each others belief rather than trying to prove who is right or wrong.

As for religious problem being the root cause of the world problem so far i will say the answer is know because I am fully convinced that there other stronger problem affecting all and the most recognised problem is  corrupt leadership system and greedy mindset of this same leaders.
Although from the little understanding i have seen about religion, I will say its just a confusion tool meant to distraction and conviction just to achieve there corrupt thinking.

[passwordnow]

I think at first in the early and ancient times, it's a cursed. Because the way how the people spreading their religion was through conquering and attacking areas. But now, we see the real ones that are only using the actual Word and holy book for it. But, there's also the religious people who are good in that, they follow their traditions and teachings but being a human, they can't extract it to themselves. With simple character and attitude, they're not applying what they learn from their religion to themselves.

[PakHolder]

I am a Muslim an to me, Calling religion a cursed blessing is a very sensitive debate. The truth is religion teaches people morality and creates a strong bond between everyone. In fact from the beginning of creation to the present, whenever people are in danger, religion has given them peace of mind and hope for survival. This is its real blessing.  But it also has a bad side, the problem starts when people forget the core spiritual teachings of religion and make it a tool for politics or try to show themselves superior to others. So I think the problem is not in the core teachings of religion the problem is how people misinterpret or use it for their own interests.

[Akbarkoe]

Religion is a lantern for anyone who holds it tightly, if anyone feels that it is a curse for someone say that he does not recognize the right way of religion, regarding conflicts and other sad things is a form of someone who is not finished in religion, they mix their mindset with the teachings of God who brings peace to this earth, so don't be too extreme in interpreting God's words because from there also with the limited human mindset many become misguided.

[Jasmyne]

Humans has turned religion to what it is been used to fight each other, and that's why if anyone come up with a separate definition of what religion mean to them, they don't need to be argued, Muslims and Christians has turned religion into war, sometimes i just ask what could be the problem, is their anything to what we are seeing, but I conclude that it is just individual mindset and a little touch of brainwashing, like some persons are been brainwashed and commanded on what to do, the consequences doesn't mean anything to them because of what they are been told, religion would have been the solution to human problems but unfortunately it's adding to it because of people's beliefs.

I just think everyone should just go with what they believe and one person should not use their belief to counter another persons own. We can have different beliefs and still live in unity, because humans are different, they are also meant to have different mindset, which bring about different beliefs.
Each religion just like the Christian and Muslims, have a holy book which is believed is used to guide as a doctrine for each member to follow and I’m very sure this holy books despite the religion, talk about living in peace , love, harmony amongst people and it is against war, dispute, murder and violence. So I believe if everyone can keep to their doctrines, without trying to counter other people’s beliefs, then we can live in peace.