Do we need religion to survive?

Why We Need Religion takes our embodied and affective nature very seriously and shows, in detail and with impressive supporting evidence, that religious commitment—beliefs, practices, rituals, etc. Religion is, in effect, a management system for our emotional lives that helps the human organism stay healthy and well.

How does religion help survive?

Having spiritual beliefs might also lead to enjoying a longer, healthier life. A large body of research finds that religious people live longer, are less prone to depression, are less likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, and even go to the dentist more often.

What will religion be like in 2050?

By 2050, Christianity is expected to remain the majority religion in the United States (66.4%, down from 78.3% in 2010), and the number of Christians in absolute numbers is expected to grow from 243 million to 262 million.

Is it possible for mankind to survive without religion?

The mankind will not survive without religion. Any large-scale human cooperation – whether a modern state , a medieval church, an ancient city or an archaic tribe is rooted in common myths that exists only in people’s collective imagination.

Is it necessary for humans to have religion?

Yes religion is necessary for humankind because it is spirituality in its real meaning. It’s good, contrasted with its bad part: institutional religion. Why is it necessary? Because it is our destiny: the destiny of being GODlike]

How is religion good for dealing with people?

Religion is good with dealing with people, however stupid its beliefs are. Let’s face the reality: religion has no practical use on anything that isn’t a human. Chimpanzees stack rocks because standing on it gives them a sort of throne. Birds collect objects to impress mates to assert dominance.

Why is religion so important to the world?

Religions are constantly changing their philosophies with the times, and using biased quotes from a glorified fairy tale book to support their new or old views. Under benevolent leaders, religion can do good things deceiving the people into believing they will be ultimately rewarded for the good deeds they do.

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