Lysid
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- Posted: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:55:01 +0000
Shouldn’t logical scientific determination dictate our belief systems?
“To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.”
Scientific reasoning determines that everything is comprised of particles. Our brains are a composition of chemicals and “we,” as individuals, are little more than biological programs comprised of our experiences. There is no universal justice system, we don’t have “souls,” and god(s) don’t exist.
Religion is a societal institution, the true purpose of which is to protect family structure, in addition to justifying, asserting and instilling concepts of morality and laws (through targeted use of guilt, self-doubt and fear, created by spouting the dogma of a human-conceived God).
When our scientific understanding of the Universe was exceedingly limited, religion gave understanding, origin, reason and cause where there was none. People were taught to believe in life after death which gave individuals purpose and hope. Religion kept the masses subservient through fear of God's wrath, judgment, and justified laws on a higher level. Divine right to rule asserted that a monarch was subject to no earthly authority, deriving his/her right to rule directly from the will of God.
Religion is based on nothing more than blind, unquestioning, unwavering faith. It is outdated and no long required to explain life’s former mysteries. Biologically our “purpose” is to reproduce and further our species. Cosmically there isn’t a definable purpose, intent or goal. However in the effective reality you experience on a day to day basis, you can give your existence whatever meaning or purpose you choose. It is your job to define yourself and your immediate purpose. Not the job of the god of an archaic belief system. You just don’t need baseless, antiquated beliefs to give your life and your existence meaning.
“To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.”
Scientific reasoning determines that everything is comprised of particles. Our brains are a composition of chemicals and “we,” as individuals, are little more than biological programs comprised of our experiences. There is no universal justice system, we don’t have “souls,” and god(s) don’t exist.
Religion is a societal institution, the true purpose of which is to protect family structure, in addition to justifying, asserting and instilling concepts of morality and laws (through targeted use of guilt, self-doubt and fear, created by spouting the dogma of a human-conceived God).
When our scientific understanding of the Universe was exceedingly limited, religion gave understanding, origin, reason and cause where there was none. People were taught to believe in life after death which gave individuals purpose and hope. Religion kept the masses subservient through fear of God's wrath, judgment, and justified laws on a higher level. Divine right to rule asserted that a monarch was subject to no earthly authority, deriving his/her right to rule directly from the will of God.
Religion is based on nothing more than blind, unquestioning, unwavering faith. It is outdated and no long required to explain life’s former mysteries. Biologically our “purpose” is to reproduce and further our species. Cosmically there isn’t a definable purpose, intent or goal. However in the effective reality you experience on a day to day basis, you can give your existence whatever meaning or purpose you choose. It is your job to define yourself and your immediate purpose. Not the job of the god of an archaic belief system. You just don’t need baseless, antiquated beliefs to give your life and your existence meaning.