HDC Weekly Debate: Does religion still matter today as it did about 40 years ago?

[_____V_____]

Well, does it?

And why?

[hammerfan]

I think it depends on who you ask. To me, no, it's not as important as it was, say, when I was a child. The only thing that was open on Sundays back then was gas stations and churches. NOTHING else was open, not even grocery stores. But then, I'm not as religious as I used to be. I think a lot of that has to do with the horrible experience I had at the last church I went to. There are times when I miss the ceremonies, especially at Christmas time. I also miss the sense of community. But that last church left such a bad taste in my mouth, I don't think I'll ever go to church again.

I still believe in God, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, but I'll honor them in my own way.

[fortunato]

Whether or not you're a believer, it will always be important. It's just that religion changes to suit the times. Plus, when you say "religion", that can mean anything from specifically theistic beliefs to more vague spirituality. It's been a part of human nature as a whole, though, and I think it always will be.

[Медвежуть]

nope. something that sells well never goes out of style

[The Villain]

Of course it's still important. It's always going to be important. It's a driving force in a lot of peoples lives and even those that aren't overly religious or even religious at all always seem to talk about it and acknowledge it. It must be important if were having this conversation.

[wizard of gore]

yes,i still pray to satan every day

[FreddyMyers]

I choose science over religion.

[Медвежуть]

Originally Posted by wizard of gore

yes,i still pray to satan every day

me too

Let us thank Satan for food when others are hungry; for drink when others are thirsty; for friends when others are lonely.
Fuck the others. Amen.

[leezuki]

well i follow zen buddhism so i say yes. if there was no religion and people did not believe in god then there would be more violence then there is now. i just believe in the here and now.

[cheebacheeba]

I think it's equally important to those who perceive it that way.
Some people follow a structured religion, I do not.
I follow a code of ethics and live my life in a way that I believe to be basically good...so for me, if that fits into any given religion sure, ok.

if there was no religion and people did not believe in god then there would be more violence then there is now

I don't know about this...many conflicts have arisen on account of belief systems being challenged or opposed by others.
Just IMO, this would only be correct if there happened to be some kind of universal religion. Which there never will be.
That said, who knows - we've never (at least not for a LONG time) lived in a time where there has been one religion, or no religion.

I think it matters, if it matters to you.