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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm having a hard time seeing the benefits of organized religion, especially fundamental sects like Evangelicalism Christianity. To believe in a book written 2000 years ago about a man who died, rose again, and burning bushes, and a big ark..[b].doesn't it just seem a little far-fetched[/b]? Studies also shows adherents to organized religions are more close minded, than agnostics, atheists and people who are just generally spiritual. What keeps you wrapped up in it? How can you disregard the thousands of other religions around the world and say "no, this is it. This is the one. I know it. Those others are wrong and something bad will happen to them for not believing in my religion."? Is that not a divisive mindset? I also worry about children being indoctrinated so early. They have no control over their beliefs and those neural synapses that form memories are so comprised at such a young age. Okay, thanks for listening.[/quote]

yes, Far fetched  -- that's why faith is so important in religion and why doubt is a natural part of faith.  It takes real faith to believe some of the things religion expects you to believe.  Not everyone can do it for a sustained period.  But the rewards are great if ultimately you can hold on to faith, despite having doubts.[/quote]

The rewards include a community of people to help you when needed throughout life, and depending on the religion, and eternal life after death.  That's where the faith comes in.

A lot of religions are kind of vague about their beliefs - especially the ones that some people find hard to accept, but it's not required to openly believe a lot of stuff to partake of the benefits offered by the communities -- friendship, help when you need it, socializing, children's activities, etc.

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