Why religious studies are needed

[guillaumeb]

From the article:

It would be absurd to argue that all citizens should devote their years to studying cults and other complex — or even simple! — features of religion. But the AAR is setting up mechanisms and establishing links with, in this case, the FBI, to head off the worst and understand the best in a world where, in regard to religion, some misuse their freedom and are hazards instead of healers.

To read more:

http://religionnews.com/2017/12/04/the-relevance-of-religious-studies/

[trotsky]

1. I completely agree.

The more I learned about religion, the less I believed it.

[guillaumeb]

3. Perhaps you had the wrong teacher.

Perhaps not. Stony ground is less hospitable to the mustard seed, agreed?

[trotsky]

5. Ah yes, it's their fault when someone doesn't accept your wonderful religion.

Not like that attitude hasn't caused the needless deaths of millions over the years. Well done, gilly. You truly show yourself to be a perfect Christian over and over.

[guillaumeb]

6. I did not blame you at all. I blamed the teacher. eom

[trotsky]

7. Because no one could possibly have a valid reason to reject your religion, right?

What a great attitude!

[MineralMan]

2. I think everyone should study religions, and objectively.

They should learn the history of religions, and how they have behaved throughout history.

They should study ways that various religions have demonstrated intolerance and hatred, and how they have subjugated indigenous peoples, too.

They should learn about ALL religions and compare them to each other.

They should inquire into any proof religions have for the existence of their deities.

They should compare religious beliefs to things that have been proven by science.

Yes, people should study religions and learn from their studies.

[guillaumeb]

4. Your third comment shows some confusion about the nature of faith.

Your fourth comment shows that the confusion persists.