Quote from: Rosehip

So many people say they want nothing

to do with organized religion,stating that it's all about money. In short, the

church is just one big business. I must admit, I've had similar doubts, and

often don't know how to respond to such accusations. I know it's just an excuse,

but still, I see a grain of truth to it as well... Also that religion is bad

because it divides people.



Thoughts, anyone?

These are things an Agnostic will most likely say. My Dad use to say stuff like this.And I always respond back with:1.) Churches have bills to pay.a) light billsb) building insurancec) gas billd) they gotta pay church staffe) mortgagef) retirement fundg) building fundh) mission fundi) education fundj) seminary fund2.) Everything divides peoplea) TV shows divide peopleb) politics divide peoplec) Atheism divides peopled) Agnosticism divides peoplee) any idea under the sun will divide peoplebut guess what?3.) Everything also unites peoplea) TV shows will unite peopleb) Politics will unite peoplec) any idea under the sun will unite peopleThe samething that divides will also unite. There is no such thing as 100% uniformity, for you will always find at least one person on the planet that will disagree.He doesn't say this to me anymore, but the truth is, some people don't like being told what to do, and what is right and what is wrong. They feel that "religion" is trying to control their life, and stop them from being happy. ....stop them from having fun.This is what it comes down to for some people.They want to do what ever they want without anyone telling them it's wrong.JNORM888