Medulla
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Wait really? Who is "we" in this equation I am hooyo mataalo so I use what I hear around me I ain't got a clue what region uses this term.
Why does religion play such a big role in the lives of so many people?
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Wait really? Who is "we" in this equation I am hooyo mataalo so I use what I hear around me I ain't got a clue what region uses this term.
Toriye
Sheekhaagu waa kuma?
I am pretty sure miswaak is an Arabic word. We, in this case, is the Somali people. Sxb waad ciyaaraysa, ini cidi afka kaa badin waan ogahay.
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From an evolutionary point, religion was selected for its social cohesion.
There really isn't anything more to it from an atheistic perspective. If you're a convinced atheist that should satisfy you.
From an evolutionary point, religion was selected for its social cohesion.
There really isn't anything more to it from an atheistic perspective. If you're a convinced atheist that should satisfy you.
Medulla
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Toriye
Sheekhaagu waa kuma?
That is one way to look at it, but sxb why do you seem so defensive?
I don't have an agenda here ya know, not trying to attack you either
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Kkkkkk stop reading in angry voice Warya.That is one way to look at it, but sxb why do you seem so defensive?
Wanted to give you an atheist friendly perspective.
Toriye
Sheekhaagu waa kuma?
You are making insinuations that make you seem hostile. Never mind that though. The question itself is very simple and isn't one that undermines Islam in any way, so there is no need to be defensive. We can have a meaningful and constructive conversation without being opposed to Islam. For instance, if we know that Islam is the one true religion, then all other religions are shams. Therefore, is it wrong to wonder why these people chose to follow these fake religions? What underlying sentiments drew them to these religions, are people incapable of being without a religion? We should be able to discuss this kind of topic without accusing each other of being atheists.
Religion/God is a coping mechanism for the existential truth of death. That is why in most religion you will find an emphasis on the afterlife rather in our current life.
There is also a need for objectivity and God fills that role. If you think about it this way, all humans have natural freedom, subjective thoughts and an instinct for survival. all of these three can easily create a cesspool of chaos. We have a hierarchical system ingrained in our societies and everyone wants to be at the top and everyone feels like they have to be at the top. God is supposed to be this impartial and objective being that holds humans accountable and levelled. He claims that he is this supreme being and no one is above him, so the top spot of this hierarchy is preserved for him. He has also sent prophets to delay his message and act as an ambassador for their religion which put them after God in this Hierarchy. He also claims that all humans are equal and will not be judged for his wealth rather his actions so that reserves the rest of the hierarchy for the "good" people. Most of the world, especially the pre-modern world, lived in poverty, today we always talk about the 1% that are wealthy, in this hierarchy, these people are above the 1% because wealth is not a qualifier.
In summary, God makes people feel more important than they really are and it is a way to make the unknown hereafter lesser unknown.
Just my two cents
Without Islam or religion then you have no purpose in your life. Its that simple really
You are making insinuations that make you seem hostile. Never mind that though. The question itself is very simple and isn't one that undermines Islam in any way, so there is no need to be defensive. We can have a meaningful and constructive conversation without being opposed to Islam. For instance, if we know that Islam is the one true religion, then all other religions are shams. Therefore, is it wrong to wonder why these people chose to follow these fake religions? What underlying sentiments drew them to these religions, are people incapable of being without a religion? We should be able to discuss this kind of topic without accusing each other of being atheists.
I am an Atheist.
I didnt ask you for your opinion. I was replying to OPs thread. Head on along now mr Darwin fanboy
Religion provides security for human beings, it is also provides security for things that they fear and donβt understand. Fear is the basis of the whole thing, fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat and fear of death. People want to live life knowing that after death, there is an afterlife. People strongly want ways to deal with death that don't imply eternal nothingness. It makes sense for religious people to dislike the theory of evolution because it's basically a reminder of their death while they aren't opposed to science when it can save their lives.
I ask you this question, would you be Muslim if you werenβt indoctrinated since childhood?
I ask you this question, would you be Muslim if you werenβt indoctrinated since childhood?
And can you prove what is real. Also religion if true or not provides comfort that is all i said.
Medulla
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Sxb it's nearly been two years please change your name.
FYI I am 100% Muslim but I think philosophical questions are unavoidable.
Of course we just need to stick to a topic or else we will be talking about a million things.
You are making insinuations that make you seem hostile. Never mind that though. The question itself is very simple and isn't one that undermines Islam in any way, so there is no need to be defensive. We can have a meaningful and constructive conversation without being opposed to Islam. For instance, if we know that Islam is the one true religion, then all other religions are shams. Therefore, is it wrong to wonder why these people chose to follow these fake religions? What underlying sentiments drew them to these religions, are people incapable of being without a religion? We should be able to discuss this kind of topic without accusing each other of being atheists.
I wasn't accusing you of being an atheist, just assumed because many here are. Sorry sxb.
Your initial post made me believe you subscribed to something along the lines of Karl Marxs famous quote "religion is the opium of the people".
Went from hardcore nihilist to Muslim, so probably yes.
Were you not born a Muslim?
I was but left Islam at 13.
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