Does religion gives us mental and emotional security?

naidu · Mayor's Aide Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 51

Religions and philosophies have traditionally given humans a very comfortable position in the universe. We had the reassurance of knowing that we were in contact with a power beyond nature which gives the human race love and protection. Like those who sponsor an appeal for funds after any national disaster by saying, "Remember, God spared you," we know that the Almighty has us constantly in mind.

VibrantB2F · Mayor's Aide Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 51

In my own situation I am a christian and worship Jesus Christ. My relationship with him provides comfort and security of me knowing that when I leave this world I will be going to a better place and not a lake of fire far more worse than this earth.

Digital Portraits · Mayor's Aide Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 52

Xterminator45 · Mayor's Aide Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 52

yah, it does, but that isn't a reason to believe in a religion. You can be religion-free and and have focus in life and be emotionally and mentally stabled. I think it helps but it's certainly NOT required or anything.

I personally find it emotionally relaxing to believe that someones up there that cares.

Freakin · Mayor's Aide Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 64

Unfortunately, I think that most religion is meant to give persons a social status. That is why religions like Christian Science are popular, despite how strange they appear. You have to take classes every year and elevate your rank and stuff like that.

I'm a strong Christian, and Jesus Christ is my Lord. I go to a very non-liturgical church. I woudln't say that our church is very 'religious' but we are passionate about pursuing God. I think religion can actually get in the way of the real purpose of Christianity.

Hani · Congressional Page Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 35

Yeah! For sure religion gives mental and emotional stability, because if u have faith and love towards ur god u will remain in the limits of humanism.

lpstong · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:24 pm Post subject:

grumpybumpas · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:05 am Post subject: (Religion.)

Serves no other purpose than to use,abuse,orotherwise menipulate those who choose to believe.

aima123 · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:20 am Post subject:

For me religion gives me mental and emotional security. Have you encountered sometime that you left alone in a dark, that no one you can beg for help? Or let me say that you are emotionaly down and depressed that you seems to be helpless? Who are you going to beg for a guidance and help? Me the name of GOD/JESUS CHRIST always comes out in my mouth just to let myself feel calm, and with prayers of course.