re: Doesn't the direction of what this world is going scare you a bit?

quote:

---

Individuals are a product of genetics and environment. Environment is the primary influence over how we perceive the world.

---

I certainly agree. And my question is this: If there's a deity out there whose will is accurately represented by a particular religion and this being desperately wants us to follow that path and has the power to influence us in any number of ways, why does it seem that something as insignificant as culture is true driving force behind religious adherence?

What's wrong with the world?

People livin' like they ain't got no momma's. I think the whole world's addicted to the drama and only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma.

Overseas we try to stop terrorism but we still got terrorists here living in the USA, the big CIA, the Bloods and The Crips and the KKK.

Madness is what you demonstrate and that's exactly how anger works and operates. You gotta have love just to set it straight, take control of your mind and meditate. Let your soul gravitate to the love.

Where's the love ya'll?

quote:

---

Are you asking: "Why doesn't God force us to do His will?"

---

I said influence, not coercion. Religion is largely a cultural exercise. People generally practice the religion that is most convenient to them, either from family members or society at large. This is indisputable.

I think if an omnipotent deity created mankind and had an important message for us that it would transcend culture and be obvious to anyone. But if the Christian God exists and works in the hearts and minds of His followers, then He clearly has a thing for Westerners.

That doesn't make any sense.

Thanks. I will look into those.